This document defines and provides examples of simple, compound, and complex sentences. [1] A simple sentence contains a subject and predicate and can stand alone as a complete thought. A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction like "and, but, or." A complex sentence contains an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses joined by a subordinating conjunction. [2] The document provides examples of each sentence type and identifies their key elements and structures. It also defines common coordinating conjunctions like FANBOYS and subordinating conjunctions represented by the acronym AAAWWUBIS. Compound-complex sentences combine elements of compound and complex sentences.

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3. Simple Sentences
A simple sentence has the most basic
elements needed to create a complete
thought.
Subject
Predicate

4. Simple Sentences
A simple sentence can also be referred to as an
independent clause. It is "independent"
because, while it might be part of a compound
or complex sentence, it can also stand by itself.

5. Examples
Joe waited for the train.
Subject: Joe
Predicate: waited for the
train.

6. Examples
I looked for Mary and Samantha at
the bus station.
Subject: I
Predicate: looked

7. Compound Sentences
A compound sentence refers to a sentence made up
of two independent clauses (or simple sentences)
connected to one another with a coordinating
conjunction, and a comma. (F.A.N.B.O.Y.S)
For
And
Nor
But
Yet
So

8. Compound Sentences
Coordinating conjunctions go
with compound sentences!!!!!
• FANBOYS are examples of coordinating conjunctions.

9. Examples
Joe waited for the train, but the train was late.
Subject: Joe
Predicate: waited
Coordinating Conjunction: , but
Second complete thought: the train was late.

10. Examples
I looked for Mary and Samantha at the bus
station, but they arrived at the station before
noon and left on the bus before I arrived.
Subject: I
Predicate: looked
Coordinating conjunction: , but
Second complete thought: the arrived at the station

11. Complex Sentences
A complex sentence is made up of
an simple sentence (independent
clause) and one or more dependent
clauses connected to it.

12. Complex Sentences
A dependent clause is a group of words that
contains a subject but does not express a
complete thought.
A dependent clause is not a complete sentence
it is DEPENDENT on the independent clause.

13. Examples of Dependent
Clauses
because Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus
station before noon.
while he waited at the train station.
after they left on the bus.

14. Subordinating
Conjunctions
To help remember the most common
subordinating conjunctions use the
acronym AAAWWUBIS.
Subordinating conjunctions go with complex
sentences!

15. After
Although
As
When
While
Until
Because
If
Since

16. Some extra subordinating
Conjunctions are
• Before
• Where
• Even though
• Though
• Unless
• Whereas

17. Examples
When he handed in his homework, he forgot to
give the teacher the last page.
AAAWWUBIS: When
Dependent Clause: he handed in his homework
Independent Clause: he forgot to give the teacher the
last page.
*Notice that there is a comma used because the subordinating
conjunction a.k.a AAAWWUBIS is at the beginning of the
sentence.

18. Examples
The teacher returned the homework after she
noticed the error.
AAAWWUBIS: after
Independent Clause: The teacher returned the
homework
Dependent Clause: after she noticed the error.
*Notice there is NOT a comma used in the sentence because
the subordinating conjunction a.k.a “AAAWWUBIS” is in the
middle of the sentence.

19. Compound Complex
Compound Complex Sentences have two
independent clauses, and one or more
dependent clauses.
Basically a compound complex sentence has
two complete thoughts, and one or more half
sentences.

20. Examples
Although I like to go camping, I haven't had the
time to go lately, and I haven't found anyone to
go with.
Independent: I haven't had the time to go lately
Independent :I haven't found anyone to go with.
Dependent: Although I like to go camping
*Notice there is a comma used because the subordinating conjunction is at
the beginning of the sentence.

21. What type of sentence?
How far away is the park from the school and
what time do we have to come home?

22. What type of sentence?
How far away is the park from the school and
what time do we have to come home?
Compound! The word “and” is a coordinating
conjunction, and the sentence has two
complete thoughts.

23. What type of sentence?
Though the movie was quite long, it was
educational.

24. What type of sentence?
Though the movie was quite long, it was
educational.
Complex! The sentence has only ONE
complete thought (Independent Clause)
and ONE dependent clause.
*The subordinating conjunction is at the beginning of the
sentence so a comma is needed.

25. What type of sentence?
Jenny hid under the bed while Leon hid in the
cabinet.

26. What type of sentence?
Jenny hid under the bed while Leon hid in the
cabinet.
Compound! This sentence has
two independent clauses connected
by a coordinating conjunction.

27. What type of sentence?
Consumers buy fewer goods when the prices
rise.

28. What type of sentence?
Consumers buy fewer goods when the prices
rise.
Complex because there is one
independent clause, and one dependent.

29. What type of sentence?
Because it was expensive, we were unable to
buy the necklace.

30. What type of sentence?
Because it was expensive, we were unable to
buy the necklace.
Complex! There is one
independent clause, and one dependent.

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