A simple sentence has just one independent clause. It has dependent clauses.
举一反三
- A complex sentence has A: One independent clause B: At least one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. C: One independent clause and one or more dependent clauses
- A compound complex sentence has A: One independent clause B: Two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. C: One independent clause and one dependent clause
- A compound complex sentence always A: has one independent clause only. B: have two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. C: ends in a noun
- A complex sentence always A: always ends in an exclamation point B: has one independent clause and one dependent clause. C: starts with a conjunction
- A simple sentence always A: starts with a capital letter, has a subject and action word or verb and ends in a punctuation mark. B: have two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. C: ends in a noun