Matching Pairs Types of Sentences Matching GameOnline version Match the types of sentences with their descriptions in this fun and educational game! by Dalis Alabarca 1 Example of Simple sentence 2 Simple Sentence 3 Example of Compound sentence 4 Compound Sentence 5 Complex Sentence 6 Example of Complex sentence Contains one independent clause Although I like to read, I prefer writing. Contains two independent clauses Contains one independent and one dependent clause I like to read, and I like to write. I like to read. 1 Simple Sentence 2 Conjunction 3 Compound Sentence 4 Dependent Clause 5 Complex Sentence 6 Independent Clause Can stand alone as a sentence Cannot stand alone as a sentence Contains one independent clause Two independent clauses joined by a conjunction One independent and one dependent clause Word that connects clauses 1 Example of Complex sentence 2 Example of Simple sentence 3 Example of Compound sentence 4 Compound Sentence 5 Independent Clause 6 Complex Sentence 7 Dependent Clause 8 Simple Sentence Cannot stand alone, needs an independent clause One independent clause and at least one dependent clause Two independent clauses joined by a conjunction Although I like to read, I prefer writing. A complete thought that can stand alone I like to read. Contains one independent clause I like to read, and I like to write.