A simple sentence contains one independent clause, a compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses, and a complex sentence contains one independent clause and one dependent clause. An example of a simple sentence to describe your morning routine could be: I wake up an hour before school. An example of a compound sentence could be: I usually eat cereal for breakfast, but sometimes I eat toast instead. An example of a complex sentence is: After I eat breakfast, I get dressed.
Sample Response: I get out of bed at 7 a.m. I wake up my little sister, and I let the dog outside. I pack my baseball uniform unless I don't have afternoon practice.
