THE SIMPLE, COMPOUND AND COMPLEX SENTENCE

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A clause is a group of words that contains both a subject and a predicate.

An independent clause is a complete thought that can stand alone as a
sentence. A dependent clause (or subordinate clause) is not a complete
thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.
the oranges on our tree are ripe
The clause can stand alone. It is independent.
after we pick up Kevin from work
The clause cannot stand alone. It is dependent.

A simple sentence is made up of a single independent clause.

Ben and I spent all day relaxing by the pool.
Some simple sentences have introductory phrases, but the introductory phrase
is part of the predicate.
In the winter, Ben usually wears his heavy coat.
Ben usually wears his heavy coat in the winter.

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a

coordinating conjunction such as and, but, or, or so.
We saw the flash of lightning, and seconds later we heard a rumble of thunder.

A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and a dependent

clause. The dependent clause in a complex sentence usually begins with a
subordinating conjunction. Subordinating conjunctions include after, although,
as, because, before, if, since, unless, until, when, and while.
If she ever gets the chance, Terri would love to visit the Egyptian pyramids.

A compound-complex sentence is made up of two or more independent

clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
After Samantha left work, she stopped at the bank, and then she went to
the gym.