Is the sentence simple, compound, complex or compound-complex?

Keynotes:

Simple Sentence 🟢

👉 A sentence with one independent clause (a complete thought).
✅ It has a subject + verb, and expresses one idea.

📌 Example:

• I love reading. 📖
• The sun is shining. ☀️

Compound Sentence 🔵

👉 A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by:

• 🔗 Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)
• Or by a semicolon ( ; ).

📌 Example:

• I wanted to play outside, but it started raining. 🌧️
• She likes tea, and he likes coffee. ☕

Complex Sentence 🟣

👉 A sentence with one independent clause + one or more dependent (subordinate) clauses.
🔑 Dependent clauses start with subordinating conjunctions (because, although, since, when, if, etc.)

📌 Example:

• I stayed home because it was raining. 🌧️🏠
• Although he was tired, he finished his homework. 📚

Compound-Complex Sentence 🔴

👉 A sentence with two or more independent clauses + at least one dependent clause.
✨ It’s the “longest & most detailed” sentence type!

📌 Example:

• I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed because it rained all night. 🌳⛔🌧️
• She studies hard, and she succeeds because she never gives up. 🎓💪

Quick Tips to Identify:

• ✅ Simple = 1 idea 🟢
• ✅ Compound = 2+ complete ideas 🔵
• ✅ Complex = 1 complete + 1 incomplete idea 🟣
• ✅ Compound-Complex = 2+ complete + 1+ incomplete idea 🔴

Remember:

Every sentence type helps add variety, clarity, and depth to writing! 🎨✍️