4 Kinds of Sentences according to Structure

Simple Sentences

Compound Sentences

Complex Sentences

Compound Complex Sentences

Let’s try! •Alex played football, so Maria went shopping. (Compound)• I can’t climb on a steep mountain because it is difficult. (complex)•CJ and Jances play basketball every afternoon.(simple)• I knocked but you didn’t open the door.(Complex)• I love singing but my brother likes to dance because she has a strong muscles. (Compound Complex)

Activity

On a half sheet of paper write one sentence each kind. Underline the independent clause while encircle the dependent clause.