Sentence Types: Simple, Compound and Complex - English Grammar Lesson
This lesson explains sentence types: simple, compound and complex in simple English, with rules and examples for students and exam preparation.
Rule
A simple sentence has one clause; a compound sentence joins two with a conjunction; a complex sentence has an independent and a dependent clause.
Examples
- I slept.
- I slept, and she read.
- I slept because I was tired.
Common Mistake
| Incorrect | I slept she read |
|---|---|
| Correct | I slept, and she read. |
Practice Tip
Write three original sentences about this topic, then check each one against the rule above.
Related: Parts of Speech and English Tenses.