Simple sentences

They contain a single independent clause that form a complete thought. Most simple sentences are normally short but that is not always the case. In most cases, simple sentences create tension and quicken the pace.

Eg. The boys went to the park.

Compound sentences

These sentences contain two or more independent clauses. Normally, these clauses are joined by a coordinating conjunction such as for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. Compound sentences are meant to give extra detail and information.

Eg. The boys went to the park, but they did not go to the zoo.

Complex sentences

A complex sentence contains two different clauses. In most cases, there is an independent clause as well as a dependent clause joined together by a subordinating conjunction such as after, before, although, since, because, since, if, unless, whenever, even though, so that. Complex sentences also aim to provide extra detail and information.

Explaining differences between paragraphs and structure and language

Eg. : Because the boys went to the park, they did not go to the zoo.
The boys did not go to the zoo since they went to the park.

Dependent vs. Independent Clauses

A clause is a group of words that could be a sentence. it has a subject and a verb.

Independent Clause

They are also referred to as main clauses

An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought. An independent clause is a sentence

Example

Mr. Sudgen hit Billy

The boys laughed at Billy

Dependent Clause

They are also called subordinate clauses

A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought. A dependent clause cannot be a sentence. Often a dependent clause is marked by a subordinating conjunction.

Examples

He did not hunt  because it was raining.

The other boys laughed at Billy’s humiliation, while he was changing.

Although it was late, Sean watched the film.

Before going to school, you must take your breakfast