KINDS OF SENTENCE

According to Structure

SIMPLE SENTENCE

consists of only one independent clause containing a subject and a verb and it expresses complete thought. There is no dependent clause.

e.g.

He laughed. She ate an apple. They are sleeping. I bought a book.

COMPOUND SENTENCE

A compound sentence consists of at least two independent clauses.

It is joined by coordinating conjunctions.

e.g.

I like an apple but my brother likes a mango.

I helped him and he became happy.

He failed two times yet he is not disappointed.

I asked him a question; he replied correctly.

COMPLEX SENTENCE

A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

It is joined by subordinating conjunction.

e.g.

I met the boy who had helped me. She is wearing a shirt which looks

nice. You can’t pass the test unless you

study for it.

•If a complex sentence begins with an independent clause, a comma is not used between clauses in a complex sentence. •If a complex sentence begins with dependent clause then a comma is use after dependent clause in a complex sentence.

e.g.

He is playing well although he is ill. Although he is ill, he is playing well.

COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE

consists of at least two independents and one or more dependent clauses.

e.g.

He went to college and I went to a market where I bought a book.

I like Mathematics but my brother likes Biology because he wants to be a doctor.