There are only four kinds of sentences in the English language; every possible sentence belongs to one of the following four categories:

  1. Simple Sentences
  2. Compound Sentences
  3. Complex Sentences
  4. Compound Complex Sentences

Type One: Simple Sentences

The most basic sentence in the English language, a simple sentence is one complete, independent clause. It contains one subject, has at least one main verb, and must formulate a complete thought.

  • Kevin went to Italy.
  • In June, Kevin went to Italy with his cousin on a summer holiday.
  • Every morning in summer, rain falls on the field of golden corn behind his farmhouse in the country.

Simple sentences can have compound subjects:

  • Kevin and his cousin went to Italy.

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