Sure! Here are the definitions of the different types of sentences:
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Simple Sentence: A simple sentence contains a subject and a predicate (verb) and expresses a complete thought. It can have a compound subject or predicate, but it consists of only one independent clause.
Example: "The dog barks." -
Compound Sentence: A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon. Each clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.
Example: "The dog barks, and the cat meows." -
Complex Sentence: A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent (or subordinate) clause. The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and is often introduced by a subordinating conjunction (such as because, although, if, when, etc.).
Example: "Although the dog barks, the cat stays calm." -
Compound-Complex Sentence: A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. This structure combines the features of both compound and complex sentences.
Example: "Although the dog barks, the cat stays calm, and the bird sings."
These definitions and examples provide a clear understanding of the different types of sentence structures in English.