Sentences Types

Explanation of Sentence Types 1️⃣ Simple Sentence ✅ Definition: A sentence that has one independent clause. It expresses a complete thought and has a subject and a verb. ✅ Structure: [Subject] + [Verb] (+ Object/Complement) ✅ Examples: I like coffee. ☕️ She runs every morning. 🏃‍♀️ The cat is sleeping. 🐱 ✅ Key Feature: One independent clause No dependent clauses 2️⃣ Compound Sentence ✅ Definition: A sentence that has two or more independent clauses joined by: Coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) Semicolon (;) ✅ Structure: [Independent Clause] + (FANBOYS or ;) + [Independent Clause] ✅ Examples: I like coffee, but she prefers tea. ☕️🍵 She studied hard, so she passed the exam. 🎓 The sun is shining; the birds are singing. ☀️🐦 ✅ Key Feature: At least two independent clauses No dependent clauses 3️⃣ Complex Sentence ✅ Definition: A sentence that has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. ✅ Structure: [Dependent Clause] + [Independent Clause] [Independent Clause] + [Dependent Clause] ✅ Examples: Because it was raining, we stayed inside. 🌧🏠 She was happy when she heard the news. 😊 I will go to the park if it is sunny. 🌞 ✅ Key Feature: One independent clause At least one dependent clause (which cannot stand alone)