Types of sentences based on clause structure

The four main types of sentences based on their clause type are as follows:

Simple Sentence

Compound Sentence

Complex Sentence

Compound-Complex Sentence

Simple substance

This is a sentence that contains only one independent clause. There is no dependent clause in
this sentence.

The dog barked loudly.

The doctor is in the clinic.

Compound Sentence
A compound sentence is one that contains at least two independent clauses. that are
connected by comma and coordinating conjunction ((for, so, but, and, or, nor, yet FANBOYS)
or with a semicolon (;).

Some examples are listed below:

Night came on, and rain fell heavily, and we all got very well

I ran, but I missed my train.

It rained heavily, so I wore my raincoat.

Complex Sentence

A sentence which contains one independent clause /main or principal clause and one or more
dependent or subordinate clauses is called a complex sentence.

They are joined together by some subordinating conjunction.

A subordinating conjunction is a word which joins together a dependent clause and an

independent clause..
If a sentence begins with a dependent clause, note the comma after this clause. If, onthe
other hand, the sentence begins with an independent clause, there is not a comma separating
the two clauses.

Here are a few examples:

Although she completed her literature review, she still needed to work on her methods
section.

Note the comma in this sentence because it begins with a dependent clause.

Because he organized his sources by theme, it was easier for his readers to follow.

Note the comma in this sentence because it begins with a dependent clause

She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.

Note there is no comma in this sentence because it begins with a dependent clause.

Some subordinating conjunctions.

On a white bus

O = only if, once

N = now that

A = although, after, as

WH = while, when, whereas, whenever, wherever, whether

H = how

I = if, in case, in order that

T = though
E = even though, even if

B = because, before

U = until, unless

S = since, so, so that

Examples of complex sentences

Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave.

Although he was wealthy, he was still unhappy.

She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.

Whenever prices goes up, customers buy less products.

Complex - Compound Sentence

A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one
dependent clause.

You need to put a comma before the coordinating conjunction and, if applicable, another
comma after the dependent clause when it occurs at the beginning of the sentence.

She completed her literature review, but she still needs to work on her methods section even
though she finished her methods course last semester.

Although he organized his sources by theme, he decided to arrange them chronologically, and
he carefully followed the MEAL plan for organization.

Erin loves her brother, and he loves her too because she pays his bills.
The dog ran off when I chased him, but I didn't care.

Though my mother says it doesn't matter, I am tall, and she is short.

When I went to the store, my parents wanted me to pick up some milk, but I didn't have
enough money.

Even if the child is hungry, he will never eat oatmeal, but he will always eat ice cream.

The man was mean because he was lonely, but his attitude only made his situation worse.

The dog needed a new leash, and he couldn't go for a walk until he had one.

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