There are four main types of sentence structure in English grammar.
Understanding Sentence Structure
English grammar utilizes different sentence structures to convey meaning. The composition of these structures depends on the number and arrangement of clauses within them.
Types of Sentence Structures
According to the reference provided (17-Jan-2017), the four primary sentence structures are:
- Simple
- Compound
- Complex
- Compound-Complex
These structures differ based on the clauses they contain:
| Sentence Structure | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Contains one independent clause. | The dog barked. |
| Compound | Contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. | The dog barked, and the cat ran away. |
| Complex | Contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. | Because it was raining, the picnic was canceled. |
| Compound-Complex | Contains two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. | Although it was cold, the sun was shining, and the birds were singing. |
