1. A simple sentence has one independent clause.
2. A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, and no dependent clauses.
3. A complex sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
4. A compound-complex sentence has two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
1. 2. Compound Sentence
2. 3. Complex Sentence
3. 1. Simple Sentence
4. 3. Complex Sentence
5. 4. Compound-Complex
6. 3. Complex Sentence
7. 1. Simple Sentence
8. 4. Compound-Complex
9. 4. Compound-Complex
10. 1. Simple Sentence
11. 4. Compound-Complex
12. 2. Compound Sentence
13. 1. Simple Sentence
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet on simple compound and complex sentences.