Types of Sentences

Simple – Compound - Complex

 Simple, Compound Or Complex Sentence

• A simple sentence has only one clause.

• A complex sentence has one main clause and

one or more subordinate clauses.

• A compound sentence has two or more

clauses of the equal rank.
 Simple
• A simple sentence has only one clause.

• Ex. He wants to be a soldier.

• Ex. He is not tall enough to be a soldier.

• Ex. The weather is freezing.

 Compound
• A compound sentence has two or more
clauses of the equal rank linked by
coordinating conjunctions.
• For – And – Nor – But – Or – Yet – So
• Ex. He wants to be a soldier, but he is not tall
enough.
• Ex. The weather is freezing, so I will stay
home today.
 Complex
• A complex sentence has one main clause and one
or more subordinate clauses.
Although – Because – While –Where – Until – If –
When – Since – After – Before – Whenever - .. Etc.
Ex. We met a few people who spoke English.
Ex. Because the weather is freezing, we will stay
home today.
Ex. We will stay home today because the weather
is freezing.