Types of sentences by gaffar sir

Types of sentence

A sentence is a unit of grammar. Typically, in writing, it begins with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

Sentence structures

There are three types of sentence structures: simple, compound and complex.

Simple sentences

Simple sentences have only one main clause:

We’re going on holiday tomorrow. (one main clause)

I’m not keen on musicals.

Compound sentences

Compound sentences have two or more main clauses, joined by a coordinating conjunction:

I phoned her but she wasn’t there.

Are you coming or are you staying at home or will you go and see Mum?

Complex sentences

Complex sentences have a main clause and one or more subordinate clauses, introduced by a subordinating conjunction (The main clause is in bold; the subordinate clause is underlined.):

You can call me if you have any problems.

I got up earlier than usual because I had to get the 6.30 train.

Although it hurt when she bent her wrist, she could still move her fingers.