Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences
Based on the clause structure, the sentences in English can be divided into three different kinds : Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences . Simple Sentence : A sentence that consists of only one subject and one finite verb is called a Simple Sentence. Main Points : 1) It consists of one Subject and one Verb . 2) It expresses a complete thought . 3) It is also called an Independent Clause . Compound Sentence (Two Main Clauses) : A sentence that consists of two main or Independent Clauses is called a Compound Sentence. Main Points: 1) It consists of two Main or Independent Clauses . 2) A comma (sometimes semicolon) is used before the conjunction. 3) Coordinating Conjunctions are used to join these clauses. For example : for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so, neither….nor, both… and, not only …. but also. Complex Sentence (With Subordinate Clause) : A sentence ...