Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences
Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences 1. What is a simple sentence? A simple sentence is a sentence consisting of a subject and a predicate . In other words, it can be said that a simple sentence is one main clause . It can also be a combination of a phrase and a clause. 2. What is a compound sentence? A compound sentence is a sentence that has more than one main clause . It should have at least two main clauses and they can be combined using a coordinating conjunction or a conjunctive adverb. 3. What is a complex sentence? A complex sentence should have a main clause and a subordinate clause . The two clauses can be combined using a subordinating conjunction or a correlative conjunction. Exercise Identify whether the following sentences are simple, compound or complex. 1. I did not know that this food was meant only for the staff. ………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. She is innocent, so she has appealed to the court. ………………………………………………………………………………………....