1. A SIMPLE SENTENCE has one
independent clause.
It has been thoroughly demonstrated that Reading
often, with enthusiasm and pleasure, will lay
foundations for the rest of our lives.

2. .
A COMPOUND SENTENCE has two independent clauses
joined by
A. a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or,
yet, so),
B. a conjunctive adverb (e.g. however, therefore), or
C. a semicolon alone.
Often in elementary schools, Reading activities are
emphasized in different ways because the students are
strengthening their skills, so the teachers do storytelling
sessions, they practice Sustained Silent Reading, they
read out loud, and they visit the library to take out books
to read at home.

3. .
3. A COMPLEX SENTENCE has one dependent clause (headed by a
subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun ) joined to an
independent clause.
Students read more when stories are read aloud and discussed
because this type of activity encourages independent reading and
has a direct impact on vocabulary development.
Punctuation patterns
A. Dependent clause, independent clause
B. Independent clause dependent clause
C. Independent, nonessential dependent clause, clause.
D. Independent essential dependent clause clause.