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Four Sentence Structures: Simple, Compound, Complex, & Compound-Complex

Learn about English sentence structures

There are four sentence structures in English: Simple , Compound , Complex, and Compound-Complex . Here are examples of each:

  • She ate lunch.  ( Simple : one independent clause)
  • She ate lunch, but she was still hungry. ( Compound : two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction ).
  • She was still hungry even though she had eaten lunch . ( Complex : an independent clause + a dependent clause)
  • She was tired, and she was still hungry even though she had eaten lunch ( Compound-Complex : two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction and one dependent clause)

First: Understanding Clauses

A clause is a group of words that includes a subject and a verb . It's important to understand that there are two types of clauses:

Independent Clauses

A sentence must have at least one independent clause. An independent clause is a group of words that form a complete thought when you put them together. Here are some examples:

  • She ate lunch. 
  • The car drove on the road. 
  • On Tuesday, I had my test. 

These sentences are complete thoughts , which means that no more information is needed to understand them completely.

Dependent Clauses (Subordinate Clauses)

Dependent clauses are incomplete thoughts. They depend on an independent clause in order for the sentence to have meaning. Dependent clauses begin with a subordinate conjunction . Here are some examples:

  • when I got home (what happened?)
  • because the restaurant was closed (what happened because it was closed?)
  • whom I respect very much (whom are we talking about?)

As you can see, more information is needed. To create a complete sentence , you need to add an independent clause . Here are the examples again but written as complete sentences (known as complex sentences):

  • I washed the dishes when I got home .
  • We couldn't eat because the restaurant was closed .
  • The company's owner is Alice Brown , whom I respect very much .

Now that you understand this, we can look at the four different sentence structures.

Structure #1: Simple Sentences

A simple sentence is one independent clause . A clause is a group of words that contain a subject and a verb, and an independent clause it a group of words that form a complete thought when you put them together. Here are some examples:

  • She ate lunch. (Independent clause)
  • The car drove on the road.  (Independent clause)
  • On Tuesday, I had my test. (Independent clause)

Again, all of these sentences are complete thoughts .

Structure #2: Compound Sentences

A compound sentence is made of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction .

Although the most commonly used coordinating conjunctions are but , and , so , and or, there are  seven coordinating conjunctions in English:

The above sentences are all independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, so they are all compound sentences.

Structure #3: Complex Sentences

A complex sentence has a dependent clause and an independent clause. The dependent clause can come at the beginning of the sentence or at the end. Here are some examples:

  • She fell asleep because she was tired .
  • Because she was tired , she fell asleep.
  • I'll call you if I go .
  • If I go , I'll call you.

(Note: When a dependent clause starts a sentence, you should put a comma at its end to show where the clause ends.)

An adjective clause (also known as a relative clause) is also considered a dependent clause as well. E.g.:

  • This is the store where I bought my hat.
  • Vancouver, which is in western Canada , is a beautiful city.

Structure #4: Compound-Complex

A compound-complex sentence has the following:

  • two independent clauses joined a coordinating conjunction
  • a dependent clause

The dependent clause can be anywhere in the sentence. Here are some examples:

  • She took out her umbrella because it was raining , and then she walked home.
  • I don't like exercising, but I'll do it if I have to .
  • The man who was on the other side of the street waved, so I looked at him.

Question: What about Compound-Compound? Complex-Complex?

Technically, you can make more complicated types of of sentence structures, for example:

  • She arrived and then he arrived and then I arrived so we were all there.

Is this Compound-Compound-Compound sentence? No. It's still just called a Compound sentence. Also, it's a badly written sentence.

  • Before she went home , she cleaned up the area where she had worked .

Is this a Complex-Complex sentence? No. It's still called a complex sentence, even though there are two dependent clauses.

Why is all this important? What sentence structures should I use?

Spoken English tends to mainly use simple and compound sentences, but higher-level writing (e.g. academic and business communications) should use some complex structures. A complex sentence can be more efficient because it can contain several ideas in the same sentence. Also, using conjunctions such although or because  helps the reader understand how ideas relate to each other, which makes your writing more cohesive . 

Still, w riting well doesn't mean only using long and complicated sentences. Writing is most effective when it's clear. This can be achieved by using short, simple sentences, such as this one. I n short, writing effectively and efficiently means using a variety of sentence structures.

^ By the way, the above two paragraphs contained the following:

  • Spoken English tends to mainly use simple and compound sentences, but higher-level writing (e.g. academic and business communications) should use a variety of structures (i.e. simple, compound, and complex).
  • A complex sentence can be more efficient because it can contain several ideas in the same sentence.
  • Also, using conjunctions such ' although ' or ' because ' helps the reader understand how ideas relate to each other , which makes your writing more cohesive .
  • Writing is most effective when it's clear.
  • Still, writing well doesn't mean only using long and complicated sentences. 
  • This can be achieved by using short, simple sentences, such as this one.
  • I n short, writing effectively and efficiently means using a variety of sentence structures.
  • Compound-complex : 0

Do you think you understand? Try our exercises below!

Exercises #1: Identifying Sentence Structures

  • The man smiled and laughed.  Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex
  • The man smiled, but I did not know why.  Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex
  • When the cat is away, the mice will play.  Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex
  • The answer is not known.  Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex
  • If people would like to apply, they can call 1-800-493-222 or they can e-mail [email protected] .  Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex
  • He asked me a question so I answered.  Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex
  • I e-mailed the company, and they responded immediately, which surprised me. Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex
  • Simple (Independent clause) Note: "and laughed" is not a clause because it does not contain another subject and verb. Therefore, this sentence only has one clause
  • Compound (Independent clause + coordinating conjunction + Independent clause)
  • Complex (Dependent clause + Independent clause)
  • Simple (Independent clause)
  • Compound-complex (Dependent clause, independent clause + coordinating conjunction + independent clause)
  • Compound-complex (Independent clause, coordinating conjunction, independent clause, dependent clause)

Exercises #2: Identifying Sentence Structures

  • The train station was still closed but a few coffee shops were open.  Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex
  • If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to ask.  Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex
  • Some people only need a computer to do their jobs, so they can easily work from home. Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex
  • On the second weekend of July last year, I went camping. Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex
  • As population increases, food shortages become more common and quality of life can decrease.  Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex
  • The price of the service increased by 20%, but because the company did not inform its customers, many people demanded an explanation.  Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex
  • Many students didn't understand, so their teacher explained the answer very clearly and slowly.  Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex
  • Simple (Independent clause) Note: "On the second weekend of July last year" is a prepositional phrase, not a clause because there is no subject or verb.
  • Compound-Complex (Dependent clause, Independent clause + coordinating conjunction Independent clause)
  • Compound-Complex (Independent clause, coordinating conjunction, dependent clause, independent clause)
  • Compound (Independent clause, coordinating conjunction, Independent clause)

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What are Compound-complex Sentences?

A compound-complex sentence contains two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clause. This sentence type combines the qualities of a compound sentence with the qualities of a complex sentence. The clauses in a compound-complex sentence do not need to appear in a specific order.

Because this sentence type is compound, it requires either a semicolon or a comma with a coordinating conjunction.

  • Example: Claire loves donuts ; because it is her birthday , she ate half a dozen.
  • Example: Claire loves donuts , and because it is her birthday , she ate half a dozen.

Because this sentence type is complex, it requires a subordinating conjunction and possibly a comma.

  • Example: Claire loves donuts; she ate half a dozen because it is her birthday.
  • Example: Claire loves donuts; because it is her birthday , she ate half a dozen.
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In English grammar , a compound-complex sentence is a  sentence with two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause . Also known as a  complex-compound sentence .

The compound-complex sentence is one of the four basic sentence structures. The other structures are the simple sentence , the compound sentence , and the complex sentence .

Examples and Observations

  • "The compound-complex sentence is so named because it shares the characteristics of both compound and complex sentences. Like the compound sentence, the compound-complex has two main clauses . Like the complex sentence, it has at least one subordinate clause . The subordinate clause can be part of an independent clause." ( Random House Webster's Pocket Grammar, Usage, and Punctuation , 2007)
  • "His blue eyes were light, bright and sparkling behind half-mooned spectacles, and his nose was very long and crooked, as though it had been broken at least twice." (J.K. Rowling,  Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone . Scholastic, 1998)
  • "The door of the morning room was open as I went through the hall, and I caught a glimpse of Uncle Tom messing about with his collection of old silver." (P.G. Wodehouse, The Code of the Woosters , 1938)
  • "All of us are egotists to some extent, but most of us—unlike the jerk—are perfectly and horribly aware of it when we make asses of ourselves." (Sidney J. Harris, "A Jerk," 1961)
  • "Those are my principles, and if you don't like them . . . well, I have others." (Groucho Marx)
  • "The Druids used mistletoe in ceremonies of human sacrifice, but most of all the evergreen became a symbol of fertility because it flourished in winter when other plants withered." (Sian Ellis, "England's Ancient 'Special Twig.'" British Heritage , January 2001)
  • "We operate under a jury system in this country, and as much as we complain about it, we have to admit that we know of no better system, except possibly flipping a coin." (Dave Barry, Dave Barry's Guide to Marriage and/or Sex , 1987)
  • "She gave me another of those long keen looks, and I could see that she was again asking herself if her favourite nephew wasn't steeped to the tonsils in the juice of the grape." (P.G. Wodehouse, Plum Pie , 1966)
  • "In America everybody is of the opinion that he has no social superiors, since all men are equal, but he does not admit that he has no social inferiors, for, from the time of Jefferson onward, the doctrine that all men are equal applies only upwards, not downwards." (Bertrand Russell, Unpopular Essays , 1930)

How, Why, and When to Use Compound-Complex Sentences

  • "The compound-complex sentence consists of two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. This syntactic shape is essential in representing complex relationships and so is frequently put to use in various forms of analytical writing, especially in academic writing . It is also probably true that the ability to use compound-complex sentences elevates a writer's credibility: it demonstrates that he or she can bring together in a single sentence a range of different pieces of information and order them in relationship to each other. This is not to say that the compound-complex sentence invites confusion: on the contrary, when handled carefully, it has the opposite effect—it clarifies the complexity and enables readers to see it clearly." (David Rosenwasser and Jill Stephen, Writing Analytically , 6th ed. Wadsworth, 2012)
  • " Compound-complex sentences get unwieldy in a hurry. So clear writers minimize their use, generally restricting them to no more than 10 percent of their work. "But varying the sentence structures in a piece makes it more interesting, and writers who care about rhythm will stray from the simpler forms to mix in compound sentences now and then." (Jack Hart, A Writer's Coach: The Complete Guide to Writing Strategies That Work . Anchor, 2006)
  • " Compound-complex sentences are used infrequently in business messages because of their length." (Jules Harcourt et al.,  Business Communication , 3rd ed. South-Western Educational, 1996)

Punctuating Compound-Complex Sentences

  • "If a compound or a compound-complex sentence has one or more commas in the first clause , you may want to use a semicolon before the coordinating conjunction between the two clauses. Its purpose is to show the reader very clearly the division between the two independent clauses." (Lee Brandon and Kelly Brandon,  Sentences, Paragraphs, and Beyond , 7th ed. Wadsworth, 2013)
  • "For in the end, freedom is a personal and lonely battle ;  and one faces down fears of today so that those of tomorrow might be engaged." (Alice Walker, "Choosing to Stay at Home Ten Years After the March on Washington," 1973.  In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens , 1983)
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Complex Sentences & Compound Sentences: How To Tell The Difference

Complex sentences & compound sentences: how to tell the difference.

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Have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between complex sentences and compound sentences?  I struggled with this concept when I was learning grammar, and I know that you might be struggling with it as well. 

But first, let me describe the issue so that we're all on the same page! Take a look at these two sentences.

1. I washed my hands, and I ate breakfast. 

2. I washed my hands before I ate breakfast.

They differ by just one word ( and/before ), and that word changes the structure of the sentence .

One of those sentences is compound, and one of them is complex. How can you tell the difference? First, let's review what compound and complex sentences are.

Compound Sentences

Independent clauses are groups of words that have a subject and a verb, and can stand alone as complete thoughts. When we join two or more independent clauses together, we have a compound sentence. 

She cooked and he cleaned. (Compound Sentence) She cooked.  (Independent Clause)   He cleaned.   (Independent Clause) and (Coordinating Conjunction)

Did you notice that the independent clauses above are connected with a coordinating conjunction  ( and )?

All of the clauses in a compound sentence are equally important, and the coordinating conjunction does nothing to change the rank of the clauses. The clauses express related thoughts, and neither clause is more important structurally.

The only function of the coordinating conjunction is to connect the clauses and indicate a very simple relationship between them.

There are only seven coordinating conjunctions, and memorizing them is a fantastic idea. They are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so . (Think FANBOYS .)

When we diagram compound sentences, we can really see the relationship between the clauses. We can see that the clauses have equal structural importance. Check it out.

Sentence Diagram coordinating Conjunction

Complex Sentences

These are formed from one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause . This means that the clauses in a complex sentence are not structurally equal. The clauses express related thoughts, but one clause acts as the foundation of the sentence. Here's an example.

Complex Sentence --> My mom smiled when I made dinner.  Independent Clause --> My mom smiled. Subordinate Clause --> when I made dinner  Subordinating Conjunction --> when

Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions connect certain types of subordinate clauses to independent clauses, and they actually subordinate - or demote - the clause that they are introducing. The function of the subordinating conjunction is to connect the clauses and indicate a dependent (complex) relationship between them. As you'll see below, the dependent clause actually modifies part of the independent clause. Look at the subordinate clause when I made dinner. If we take away the subordinating conjunction when , it becomes the independent clause I made dinner. It might help to think of these conjunctions as "subordinators." Not only do they connect clauses, but they also subordinate the one that they are introducing!

There are many, many subordinating conjunctions, so memorizing them would be a giant task. Here are a few examples for you: after, because, if, since, when, while.

Diagramming complex sentences helps us to understand the function of subordinating conjunctions. Diagrams make it easy to see that one clause is more important than the other. You can see that the whole dependent clause is functioning as an adverb modifying smiled . You can see that the subordinating conjunction is connected to the subordinate clause. It is connecting the clauses, and it is subordinating the dependent clause.

Sentence Diagram Subordinating Conjunction

Should I tell my students that a sentence's structure can be determined based on the type of conjunction it has?

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Writing is a lot like good music. Sometimes you need to mix it up. While short, concise sentences can pack a staccato punch, sometimes you need to add a little variety to the rhythm of your writing with compound and complex sentences.

A writer creates a compound sentence by joining two complete thoughts (meaning each thought has a subject and verb, and the thoughts could stand all on their own—otherwise known as “independent clauses”).

There are several ways to correctly punctuate a compound sentence (in order to avoid a comma splice or run-on sentence ).

Side Note: The acronym FANBOYS stands for those short connecting words (technical term: coordinating conjunctions) that you use frequently: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

Side Note: Some other examples of conjunctive adverbs are however, moreover, therefore, thus, consequently, furthermore, and unfortunately.

You could also use a dash (which shows emphasis) or a colon in place of the semicolon as well.

Click HERE for a refresher on how to correctly use different punctuation marks like semicolons, dashes, and colons.

A writer creates a complex sentence by joining an independent clause (or “complete thought”) and a dependent clause (a.k.a. subordinate clause).

First, let’s define “dependent clause.” It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence (even though it may contain a subject and a verb), and it begins with a subordinating conjunction (because, when, while, after… and many more).

Side Note: If a dependent clause comes first, a comma should follow it. No comma needed if the independent clause comes first (unless you’re trying to show contrast between the two clauses).

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Grammar Mastery: A Quiz On Simple, Compound, And Complex Sentences

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How good are you at identifying sentences as simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex? Try this quiz and test your knowledge! Simple and compound sentences can be distinguished by the number of independent clauses they have. Complex and compound-complex sentences, on the other hand, are distinguished based on the amount of independent and dependent clauses they have. Take this practice quiz and see if you can determine the different types of sentences. All the best!

Barbara and Joanne giggled all night.

Simple sentence

Compound Sentence

Complex Sentence

Compound-Complex Sentence

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John went to school today, but James remained at home.

Simple sentence

Complex sentence

Compound sentence

Compound-Complex sentence

We decided to go fishing and camp out at the lake.

She wanted to go to the store, but it was raining heavily., since we had only gone a mile from camp, we decided to return before dark., after the tornado hit, my house was completely destroyed., this summer our vacation should be both exciting and restful., older television sets had tubes; the newest models, which take less space, are digital televisions., after finding out that he bought a used shirt, he went to the store to return it.  , buying new footwear is my hobby. .

Simple Sentence 

Compound Sentence 

Rey waited for the train all night.

Complex sentence

Compound sentence

Compound-complex sentence

I looked for Joe and Mary at the airport.

I like tea, but mary likes coffee., i want to be a ballerina when i grow up, and my mom is proud of me., the rain started as soon as they left home to attend a meeting..

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Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences

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I like school, but I wish I didn't have to get up so early.

  • 2. Multiple Choice 30 seconds 1 pt Although it was snowing outside, we still had to go to school.  S CP CX Complex
  • 3. Multiple Choice 30 seconds 1 pt My favorite food is pizza. S CP CX
  • 4. Multiple Choice 30 seconds 1 pt Would you rather go to Florida for vacation or North Carolina? S CP CX
  • 5. Multiple Choice 30 seconds 1 pt I was running late, so I didn't finish my morning work. S CP CX
  • 6. Multiple Choice 30 seconds 1 pt Until I eat my veggies, I cannot eat dessert. S CP CX
  • 7. Multiple Choice 30 seconds 1 pt Because of the rain, there was so much traffic on the roads! S CP CX
  • 8. Multiple Choice 30 seconds 1 pt I really enjoyed the basketball game tonight. S CP CX
  • 9. Multiple Choice 30 seconds 1 pt What would you like to eat for dinner tonight? S CPP CX
  • 10. Multiple Choice 30 seconds 1 pt I really wish I could go to the dance tonight, but I have way too much homework. S CP CX
  • 11. Multiple Choice 30 seconds 1 pt Yesterday I finally finished my chapter book. S CP CX
  • 12. Multiple Choice 30 seconds 1 pt While I was playing with my dog, it started to rain. S CP CX
  • 13. Multiple Choice 30 seconds 1 pt If I don't get an A in every subject, I won't get a new iPhone.  S CP CX
  • 14. Multiple Choice 30 seconds 1 pt I got to go out for ice cream even though my team lost the game. S CP CX
  • 15. Multiple Choice 30 seconds 1 pt Neither Ms. Casper nor Mrs. Fletcher like when kids are talking during class. S CP CX
  • 16. Multiple Choice 30 seconds 1 pt Identify the simple sentence. Shelly likes to go to school because she has a lot of friends. Shelly has a lot of friends at school. At school, Shelly has a lot of friends.
  • 17. Multiple Choice 30 seconds 1 pt Identify the simple sentence. When I went to the homecoming dance, I had way more fun than expected. I had way more fun than expected when I went to the homecoming dance. I went to the homecoming dance and had more fun than expected.
  • 18. Multiple Choice 30 seconds 1 pt What is a compound sentence? 1 dependent clause and 1 independent clause. 2 independent clauses joined with a comma and coordinating conjunction. 2 compound sentences joined with a dependent clause.
  • 19. Multiple Choice 30 seconds 1 pt Identify the compound sentence. Celery grows on large stalks, so stalkers must like to eat a lot of celery. People under large boulders are usually flat because they are under a large boulder.  There was a giant grasshopper that they're scared of over by their blanket.
  • 20. Multiple Choice 30 seconds 1 pt Identify the complex sentence. I have to stay after school to read my library book. I have to stay after school so I can make my AR goal. I have to stay after school to read my library book because I did not make my AR goal.

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    There are four sentence structures in English: Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex. Here are examples of each: She ate lunch. ( Simple: one independent clause) She ate lunch, but she was still hungry. ( Compound: two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction ). She was still hungry even though she had eaten lunch.

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  9. Compound/Complex Sentences

    A compound-complex sentence contains two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clause. This sentence type combines the qualities of a compound sentence with the qualities of a complex sentence. The clauses in a compound-complex sentence do not need to appear in a specific order. Because this sentence type is compound, it ...

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  11. Definition and Examples of Compound-Complex Sentences

    Glossary of Grammatical and Rhetorical Terms. In English grammar, a compound-complex sentence is a sentence with two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Also known as a complex-compound sentence . The compound-complex sentence is one of the four basic sentence structures. The other structures are the simple sentence ...

  12. Compound Sentences: Examples and How They're Used

    Grammarly Updated on May 25, 2023 Grammar A compound sentence is a sentence that connects two independent clauses, typically with a coordinating conjunction like and or but. It is best for combining two or more sentences that are self-sufficient but related into a single, unified one.

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  14. Compound Complex Sentences

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  19. Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Flashcards

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