what is the difference between simple, compound and complex sentences
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Here is an explanation for various types of sentences. Hope this helps:
Instances:
His speed won him awards;
The moon was bright;
The road was clear;
He was a bright student.
These sentences have only one subject and one predicate and they are known as simple sentences. They have only one finite verb.
Instances:
He was bright and he faired well in his exams;
The road was clear and we reached soon;
They fell asleep when we reached their place.
A sentence which is made up of Principal or Main clauses is called a Compound Sentence. The sentences have two parts joined by co-ordinating conjunction. Each part is known as a clause.
Instances:
As soon as he reached the bus stop, the bus started moving at an increasing speed.
After the exam results were declared, even though it was expected he rejoiced at gaining the first position.
We reached the city and it was crowded and the lights went off.
A compound sentence is one made up of two or more Principal or Main clauses. They consist of three clauses of the same order or rank.