TYPES OF SENTENCES

SIMPLE = 1 clause I began driving. I have had no wrecks. COMPLEX = 2 clauses (1 is dependent) Since I began driving, I have had no wrecks. COMPOUND = 2 clauses (both are independent; NO dependent clauses) I began driving, and I learned how to be a defensive driver. COMPOUND-COMPLEX = 2 independent clauses + 1 dependent clause Since I began driving, I have had no wrecks, and I learned how to be a defensive driver.