Define:
. Simple sentence
. Compound sentence
. Complex sentence
. Compound-complex sentence.
Make it all easy to understand
- Simple sentence: A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. It typically consists of a subject and a verb.
Example: She is reading a book.
- Compound sentence: A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.
Example: She is reading a book, and he is watching TV.
- Complex sentence: A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
Example: While she is reading a book, he is watching TV.
- Compound-complex sentence: A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
Example: While she is reading a book, he is watching TV, and they are both enjoying their time together.