π Understanding Simple Sentences
A simple sentence is like a basic building block. It has just one independent clause. That means it expresses a complete thought and has a subject and a verb.
- π Definition: Contains one independent clause.
- βοΈ Example: The cat slept.
- π€ Key Feature: Expresses a single, complete thought.
π Understanding Compound Sentences
A compound sentence is like connecting two building blocks. It has two or more independent clauses joined together. These clauses can be linked with a coordinating conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') or a semicolon.
- π Definition: Contains two or more independent clauses.
- βοΈ Example: The cat slept, and the dog barked.
- π€ Key Feature: Expresses multiple related thoughts.
π Simple vs. Compound Sentences: A Detailed Comparison
| Feature |
Simple Sentence |
Compound Sentence |
| Number of Independent Clauses |
One |
Two or more |
| Connecting Words |
None |
Coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or, so, yet, nor, for) or semicolon (;) |
| Complexity |
Less complex |
More complex |
| Example |
The bird sang. |
The bird sang, and the squirrel listened. |
π‘ Key Takeaways
- β
Simple: One independent clause, one complete thought.
- π Compound: Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon.
- π§ Remember: Identify the number of independent clauses to distinguish between them.