What Is the Difference Between a Simple Compound Complex and Compound Complex Sentence

A simple sentence has one independent clause. A compound sentence has more than one independent clause. A complex sentence has one independent clause with one or more dependent clauses. A compound-complex sentence has more than one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

What is the difference between simple compound and complex sentence with examples?

Compound sentences connect two simple sentences, but they often do not show a clear relationship between the two parts. Ex. I waited for the bus, but it was late. A complex sentence contains a main clause and one or more dependent clauses.

How do you explain simple compound and complex sentences?

1. A simple sentence has just one clause.
2. A compound sentence joins simple sentences together, using words like and, but or so.
3. A complex sentence joins clauses together using words like after, because, who, where and whenever.