Lesson content
Read, practise, then check your understanding
A simple sentence has one independent clause, even with compound subjects or verbs. A compound sentence joins independent clauses correctly. A complex sentence combines an independent and dependent clause; a compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses plus a dependent clause.
Patterns and examples
- Mira read and annotated the chapter. (simple)
- Mira read the chapter, and Ari took notes. (compound)
- Because the exam was near, they studied. (complex)
Notice how form and meaning work together. Read examples aloud, identify the controlling word or clause, and compare them with nearby alternatives before applying the pattern in new writing.
Practice sentences
- Classify three example sentences.
- Combine: The rain stopped. We left. The road was flooded.
After answering, explain the rule in your own words and create one original sentence using the same structure.
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