Learn the differences between simple, compound and complex sentences, to write in more detail.

Complex sentences‌ Complex sentences combine independent (or main) and dependent (or subordinate) clauses. Ex: When Katie’s dog barked, Robin yelped in surprise. Compound sentences A compound sentence ...

Compound-complex sentences combine a compound sentence and a complex sentence. These sentences contain two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

Study Tips: Use a variety of sentence types and structures in your writing. Include a range of simple, compound and complex sentences as well as concession, modals, cause and effect and other ...