Sentence Types
Simple sentence
One independent clause and no dependent clause
Can you believe that Marina was able to play her video games but she didn't unload the dishwasher?
but
Before we start the meeting, I would like to go over a few things with the group.
Before we start the meeting
The bus arrives at 6:33 AM everyday.
The sky was clear and bright.
Compound
Has 2 independent clauses joined by a FANBOY
Peter decided he wanted to go to Yale, but he still wanted to tour Brown.
but
The clues within the first few chapters will lead to the murderer.
Within the first few chapters
Marrie sang beautifully at the talent show
The green hedges blocked the window with their branches.
Complex
Has 1 independent clause and a dependent clause. Contains a subordinating conjunction
Neither Ellie nor Kim were able to make it on the soccer team.
Neither, nor
All the passengers aboard the turbulent flight were worried.
Aboard the turbulent flight
Jackson and Avery play soccer on Saturdays.
2 Types of Conjunctions
Coordinating and Subordinating
Even though Marcus studied hard for his SATs, he managed to only score a 1080.
Even though
I know from personal experience that it is never a good idea to poke a sleeping bear.
I know from personal experience
The cat and dog chased the squirrel up the tree in my back yard
The apple cider on the counter is for you.
Compound-Complex
has two independent clauses and one or more subordinate clauses.
Because Jonas was unable to secure a spot in the National Poetry Conference, he was left to spend his summer alone in in room.
Because
Just because you are student class president it does not mean you can walk all over me.
Over me
Lena and Olivia swim and dive on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
The rare orchid bloomed beautifully behind the grey stone.