1. A simple sentence is an Independent clause, which means that it includes a subject and verb and can stand alone as a sentence.

2. A Compound Sentence is a sentence with at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

3. You might use a Complex Sentence which includes an independent clause and at least one Dependent clause.

4. A ____________ _______________ _____________ also can be used to provide descriptive details when communicating thoughts and ideas.

5. Each type of _______________ can help you interact well with others and express relationships between ideas.

4. A compound-complex sentence

5. sentence

write the definition of independent and dependent in YOUR own words

Independentclause is a complete sentence that can stand alone and express a complete thought. It has a subject and a verb and does not depend on any other clauses to be understood.

Dependent clause is a type of clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought. It depends on an independent clause to make sense and provide additional information or context.