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Using Different Types of Sentences
Sentences come in all shapes and sizes, from simple to complex. Watch for these four types of sentences.
Simple sentences contain a subject and a verb and express a complete thought.
Sirens blared. Jennie and I went to the basement.
Compound sentences include two or more simple sentences that are joined by a semicolon or a comma and a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet).
The sky grew green, and we heard a roar like a freight train approaching.