Sentences

Simple sentence

Definition & Usage
This contains one subject and one finite verb (verb with tense).

Examples
1. This is my boyfriend.

2. He designed this house.

3. We played tennis yesterday.

Compound sentence

Definition & Usage
This contains two or more simple sentences joined together by conjunctions or punctuations.

Examples
1. We were out, so he come back later.

2. You are tanned but I am fair.

3. I enjoy listening to music, collecting key-rings and watching good movies.

Complex sentence

Definition & Usage
This contains a main clause and one or more sub-ordinate clauses. The subordinate clausess are usually introduced by words like 'who', 'which', 'that', 'if'. 'when', 'although'.

Examples
1. The boy who waved to us is my brother.

2. She will inform us when she is ready.

3. I will be there if I do not have any other plans.