Remember, an independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought. On the other hand, a dependent clause contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought and therefore cannot stand alone.

It consists of one independent clause, typically with a subject and a verb, expressing a complete thought. Example: "The cat sat on the mat."

It consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, yet, so) or a semicolon. Example: "The sun was shining, so we went for a walk."

If the dependent clause precedes the independent clause, then a comma is needed to connect them. But if the independent clause is first, then the clauses are joined with subordinating conjunctions.

Complex Sentence: It consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause (also known as a subordinate clause), which cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: "Because it was raining, we stayed indoors."

2. Children play in the park.

3. Maria reads an interesting book.

2. dog barks when he sees someone unknown and the cat hides under the sofa.

3. I studied all night for the exam, but I still didn't get a good grade.

4. I enjoy hiking, but my twin sister prefers swimming.

5. The sun was shining brightly, so we decided to have a family beach day.

6. My younger brother loves football; he practices every day as much as he can.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-complex