Simple
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Requires a subject and a verb.
Consists of one independent clause.
Sometimes it has an object as well.
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“I worked.” OR “I worked on the book.”
He proposed. OR “He proposed to her.”
“She smiled.” OR “She smiled at him.”
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Compound
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Consists of two (or more) independent clauses.
The independent clauses are usually connected by a linking word or phrase (as shown in these examples), a semicolon, or a colon.
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“I worked, and then I made dinner.”
“He proposed, and she said yes.”
“She smiled and (she) took his hand.”
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Complex
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Consists of one independent clause and one dependent clause.
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“I worked, even though I was tired.“
“Though nervous, he proposed.“
“Because she smiled, he was happy.“
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