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Types of Sentence Structures Explained

There are four types of sentence structures: simple sentences containing one independent clause; compound sentences containing two or more independent clauses joined by a comma and conjunction; complex sentences with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses; and compound-complex sentences with at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Using different sentence structures adds variety to essays.

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Types of Sentence Structures Explained

There are four types of sentence structures: simple sentences containing one independent clause; compound sentences containing two or more independent clauses joined by a comma and conjunction; complex sentences with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses; and compound-complex sentences with at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Using different sentence structures adds variety to essays.

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Sentence Structures

What are Sentence Structures?


There are four types of sentence structures: simple, compound, complex, and compound-
complex. Using these different types of sentence structures allows you to add variety to your
essays.

Four Types of Sentence Structures:


1. Simple Sentence
A simple sentence is one independent clause with no subordinate clauses. This sentence
contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

2. Compound Sentence
A compound sentence is formed with two or more independent clauses with no subordinate
clauses. A comma and a conjunction will most likely join these clauses, though a semicolon
may also join sentences.

3. Complex Sentence
A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
The dependent clauses may precede, follow, or be "imbedded" within the independent
clause.

4. Compound-Complex Sentence
A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and one or more
dependent clauses.

Remember:
There are four types of sentence structures. Using them adds variety to your essays.

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