Compound and Complex Sentences

Compound and Complex Sentences Quiz

Compound and Complex Sentences

Compound Sentences: A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses connected by a conjunction like "and," "but," or "or." Each independent clause can stand alone as a sentence.

Example of a Compound Sentence: "I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining." (Two independent clauses: "I wanted to go to the park" and "it started raining")

Complex Sentences: A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and is connected to the independent clause with words like "because," "although," or "if."

Example of a Complex Sentence: "I stayed inside because it started raining." (Independent clause: "I stayed inside" and dependent clause: "because it started raining")

Now, let's test your knowledge on compound and complex sentences!

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