Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences Practice.

Simple Sentence

A sentence consisting of one independent clause and no dependent clause

compound sentence

a sentence with two or more independent clauses, often joined by one or more conjunctions

complex sentence

A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause

Compound-Complex sentence

at least one dependent clause and two or more independent clauses

Some students like to study in the mornings.

Simple

I tried to speak spanish, and my friend tried to speak french.

Compound

Our class will get a reward, for we always behave.

compound

When he turned in his homework, Mike forgot to hand in the last page.

Complex

Alicia goes to the library and studies every afternoon.

Simple

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are my favorite.

Simple

I am going to the dance, so I have to buy a new dress.

Compound

Because it was raining, the game was called off, and we went to the movies instead.

Compound-Complex

When I am sick, I cannot go to school, but I still must do my homework.

Compound-Complex

If you want pizza, you should order it now.

Complex

Cindy and Sue auditioned for the lead role in the play.

Simple

When she forgot to study for the test, she got a D, so she was grounded for two weeks.

Compound-Complex