What is the difference between a simple and a complex sentence?
Sure, here's the difference between a simple and a complex sentence:
Simple Sentence:
- A single independent clause.
- Contains a subject and a predicate.
- Cannot stand alone as a complete thought.
Example:
The dog barked.
Complex Sentence:
- Contains two or more independent clauses.
- Each clause contains a subject and a predicate.
- Can stand alone as a complete thought.
Example:
The dog barked at the mailman. He was carrying a package.
In simple sentences, the subject and predicate are connected by a conjunction, while in complex sentences, the subject and predicate are connected by a conjunction or a coordinating conjunction.