Simple, Compound, and Complex

One independent clause

Example: The dog loves to chase the cat around the house.

Two independent clauses

Joined by a comma & coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) or...

Joined by a semicolon or...

Joined by a conjunctive adverb and semicolon

Example: We are going to the park, and we are going to play soccer.

Example: We are going to the park; we are going to play soccer.

Example: We are going to the park; additionally, we are going to play soccer.

One independent clause and one dependent clause joined with a sub con.

If the dependent clause comes first, a comma is used to separate it from the independent clause.

A comma is not used to separate an independent clause and dependent clause when the independent clause comes first.

Example: Because I stayed up late, I was very tired in the morning.

Example: I was very tired in the morning because I stayed up late.

Two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

Example: Although Ben likes to go camping, he hasn't had time lately, and he can't find anyone who would like to go.

Dependent clause: Although Ben likes to go camping

Independent Clause: He hasn't had time lately.

Independent Clause: He can't find anyone who would like to go.