**1. Simple Sentence:

• Definition: A simple sentence contains one independent clause, meaning it has a single subject and predicate and expresses a complete thought.
• Structure:
  • Basic Structure: Subject + Predicate
  • Example: “The cat sleeps.”
    • Subject: The cat
    • Predicate: sleeps
• Characteristics:
  • One Independent Clause: It has a single clause with a complete thought.
  • No Subordinate Clauses: It doesn’t contain any dependent or additional clauses.

**2. Compound Sentence:

• Definition: A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or by a semicolon.
• Structure:
  • Basic Structure: Independent Clause + Coordinating Conjunction + Independent Clause
  • Example: “The cat sleeps, and the dog barks.”
    • Independent Clause 1: The cat sleeps
    • Independent Clause 2: the dog barks
• Characteristics:
  • Two or More Independent Clauses: Each clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.
  • Joiner: Clauses are connected by a conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.
  • Example with Semicolon: “The cat sleeps; the dog barks.”

**3. How to Identify Each Type:

• Simple Sentence:
  • Check: Does the sentence have only one subject and one predicate?
  • Ask: Can the sentence stand alone and express a complete thought?
  • Look For: No additional clauses or conjunctions linking other independent clauses.
• Compound Sentence:
  • Check: Does the sentence have more than one independent clause?
  • Ask: Are the clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction or semicolon?
  • Look For: Multiple clauses that could each stand alone as separate sentences.

**4. Examples and Identification:

• Simple Sentence Examples:
  • “The sun rises in the east.”
    • Subject: The sun
    • Predicate: rises in the east
  • “She enjoys reading books.”
    • Subject: She
    • Predicate: enjoys reading books
• Compound Sentence Examples:
  • “The sun rises in the east, and it sets in the west.”
    • Independent Clause 1: The sun rises in the east
    • Independent Clause 2: it sets in the west
    • Joiner: and
  • “She enjoys reading books; her friend prefers watching movies.”
    • Independent Clause 1: She enjoys reading books
    • Independent Clause 2: her friend prefers watching movies
    • Joiner: semicolon

**5. Tips for Identifying Simple and Compound Sentences:

• Simple Sentences:
  • One Main Idea: Contains only one main idea or action.
  • No Additional Clauses: No additional independent clauses or subordinating conjunctions.
• Compound Sentences:
  • Two or More Main Ideas: Contains multiple main ideas or actions.
  • Conjunctions or Semicolons: Look for coordinating conjunctions or semicolons connecting the clauses.