Sentence Structure: Refers to how words, phrases, and clauses are arranged in a sentence. It shows how ideas are organized and connected.
There are four main types of sentence structures:
1. Simple sentence: Contains one independent clause (a complete thought)
Example: He runs fast.
2. Compound sentence: Has two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunctions. (eg. And, but, or)
Example: She likes tea, but he prefers coffee.
3. Complex sentence: Contains one independent clause and at least one dependent (subordinate) clause.
Example: I stayed home because it was raining.
4. Compound Complex-sentence: Has at least two independent clauses and one more dependent clauses.
Example: She cooked dinner because she was hungry, and he washed the dishes.