Simple & Compound Sentences

Simple Sentence

• Includes 1 independent clause.

• Remember, independent clauses include a subject, predicate, & complete thought. They can stand on their own.

  👉 The sun is shining brightly today.

  👉 I love reading books in my free time.

Compound Sentence

• Includes 2 independent clauses

• The clauses are connected with a semi-colon or a comma+coordinating conjunction.

  👉 She studied hard for the test; she passed with flying colors.

  👉 I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.

• Or

• Yet

• So

• For

• And

• Nor

• But

FANBOYS

🌟 Independent clauses include a subject, predicate, and complete thought.

🌟 A simple sentence = 1 independent clause.

🌟 A compound sentence = 2 independent clauses connected with a semi-colon or
comma+coordinating conjunction

🌟 There are 7 coordinating conjunctions to choose from (FANBOYS). Choose one that makes
sense!