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Simple Compound Complex Final

The document explains the three types of sentences: simple, compound, and complex. A simple sentence contains one independent clause, a compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction, and a complex sentence includes one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. Examples are provided for each type to illustrate their structures.

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Simple Compound Complex Final

The document explains the three types of sentences: simple, compound, and complex. A simple sentence contains one independent clause, a compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction, and a complex sentence includes one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. Examples are provided for each type to illustrate their structures.

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Simple Sentence

A simple sentence has


only one independent clause.
That means it has one subject and one finite verb and expresses one complete idea.
It may look short or long, but grammatically it is still simple.
Structure
Subject + Verb (+ Object/Complement/Adverbial)
Examples
1. The child cried.
2. The child cried loudly in the dark room.
Both are simple sentences because there is only one main verb: cried.
Key points
• A simple sentence can have:
o many words
o phrases
o compound subjects or objects
But it cannot have another clause.
Example:
Ravi and Rani are studying in the library.
Still simple. Only one clause.

2. Compound Sentence
A compound sentence has
two or more independent clauses
joined by a coordinating conjunction.
Coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Structure
Independent clause + conjunction + independent clause
Examples
1. She was tired, but she continued working.
2. I wanted to go out, so I finished my work early.
Each part can stand alone:
• She was tired.
• She continued working.
So it is compound.

3. Complex Sentence
A complex sentence has
one independent clause + one or more dependent clauses.
A dependent clause cannot stand alone.
It depends on the main clause for meaning.
Common subordinators
because, although, when, while, if, that, which, who, since
Structure
Independent clause + dependent clause
or
Dependent clause + independent clause
Examples
1. I stayed at home because it was raining.
2. When the teacher arrived, the students became silent.
Here:
• because it was raining → cannot stand alone.
• I stayed at home → main clause.

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