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

Key Notes :

SIMPLE SENTENCE ✅

👉 Has only ONE independent clause.
👉 Expresses one complete thought.

🔹 Structure: Subject + Predicate (Verb)
🔹 *No extra clauses.

💡 Example:
🌸 I love reading.
🌸 The dog barked loudly.

🟡 2. COMPOUND SENTENCE 🔗

👉 Has TWO or more independent clauses.
👉 Clauses are joined by coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)
(F – for, A – and, N – nor, B – but, O – or, Y – yet, S – so) or a semicolon (;).

💡 Example:
✨ I like tea, but my sister likes coffee.
✨ She studied hard; she passed the test.

⚡ Tip: If you see two complete ideas joined by AND/BUT/SO, it’s usually compound! ⚡

🔵 3. COMPLEX SENTENCE 🧩

👉 Has ONE independent clause + ONE (or more) dependent clause(s).
👉 Dependent clause begins with subordinating conjunctions (because, although, if, when, since, while, after…).

💡 Example:
🌟 I stayed home because it was raining.
🌟 Although he was tired, he finished his work.

⚡ Tip: Look for “because / although / when / since” — often complex! ⚡

🟣 4. COMPOUND–COMPLEX SENTENCE 🌈✨

👉 Has TWO (or more) independent clauses + at least ONE dependent clause.
👉 A mix of compound + complex!

💡 Example:
🌟 I went to the park, but it started raining because the clouds were dark.
🌟 She likes pizza, and he loves pasta although he’s on a diet.

⚡ Tip: If you spot two complete thoughts + a “because/although/when” part, it’s compound–complex! ⚡

🌟 Quick 🧠 Memory Trick 🌟
🌈 Type🧩 Clues✍️ Example
🟢 Simple1 independentI run fast.
🟡 Compound2+ independent + FANBOYS/;I run fast, and I win races.
🔵 Complex1 independent + 1 dependentI run fast because I train daily.
🟣 Compound–Complex2+ independent + 1 dependentI run fast because I train, and I win races.
💡⭐ Pro Tips for Students

✅ If it has only one verb/subject set → Simple.
✅ If it has two sentences joined by FANBOYS → Compound.
✅ If you see a because/although/when → Complex.
✅ If it has both FANBOYS + because/although → Compound-Complex.

🎨✨ Remember:
💬 Sentences are like building blocks 🧱— some are single, some double, some mixed with extras!
🌟 Mastering them makes your writing powerful & clear! 🌟

Let’s practice!✒️