Classify each of the following sentences as simple or compound.
Simple Sentence Compound Sentence
To classify each sentence as simple or compound, we need to understand the structure of these sentence types.
A simple sentence contains one independent clause, which means it expresses a complete thought on its own. It typically consists of a subject and a predicate.
A compound sentence, on the other hand, consists of two or more independent clauses that are joined together by coordinating conjunctions (such as "and," "but," "or," "nor," "for," "so," "yet") or by semicolons.
Now, let's examine and classify each of the following sentences:
1. "The dog barked." (Simple Sentence)
This sentence contains one independent clause ("The dog barked"), expressing a complete thought. Therefore, it is a simple sentence.
2. "I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk." (Compound Sentence)
This sentence contains two independent clauses ("I went to the store" and "I forgot to buy milk"), joined by the coordinating conjunction "but." Since it consists of more than one independent clause, it is a compound sentence.
3. "She enjoys playing basketball and soccer." (Compound Sentence)
This sentence contains one independent clause ("She enjoys playing basketball") and another independent clause ("she enjoys playing soccer"), joined by the coordinating conjunction "and." With two independent clauses, it is a compound sentence.
4. "He studied hard, so he passed the exam." (Compound Sentence)
This sentence contains two independent clauses ("He studied hard" and "he passed the exam"), joined by the coordinating conjunction "so." Thus, it is a compound sentence.
By understanding the structure and components of simple and compound sentences, we can classify each sentence accordingly.