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Now, read these sentences.

• My parents were very happy as they have never been to school.
• I want to talk to you about Chuskit who does not go to school.

• She cannot reach school because the path is too rough.

Each of these sentences has two clauses. The underlined clause conveys complete sense and

can stand on its own. It is called the main clause. The double underlined clause cannot stand
on its own. It depends on the main clause to complete its meaning. Such a clause is called the
dependent clause.

Each of the above sentences have a main clause and a dependent clause that are joined by a
subordinating conjunction. Such sentences are called complex sentences.

So, we can say that according to structure, sentences are of three kinds.

Kind of sentence No of clauses Joined by

simple sentence one —

compound sentence two coordinating conjunction

complex sentence two subordinating conjunction

Add suitable phrases or clauses to complete these sentences as instructed.

1. They spoke to him in French .
(compound sentence)

2. I went for dinner.
(simple sentence)

3. Mother scolded the daughter .
(complex sentence)

4. I like fruits for breakfast .
(compound sentence)

5. in the pool.
(simple sentence)
6. we were not hungry.
(complex sentence)

7. I also love Mickey Mouse.
(compound sentence)

8. The baby .
(simple sentence)

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