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 Compound sentence 2 Example of Simple sentence 3 Simple Sentence 4 Example of Complex sentence 5 Compound Sentence 6 Complex Sentence I like to read. Contains two independent clauses Although I like to read, I prefer writing. I like to read, and I like to write. Contains one independent and one dependent clause Contains one independent clause 1 Simple Sentence 2 Independent Clause 3 Dependent Clause 4 Compound Sentence 5 Conjunction 6 Complex Sentence Contains one independent clause One independent and one dependent clause Cannot stand alone as a sentence Two independent clauses joined by a conjunction Word that connects clauses Can stand alone as a sentence 1 Complex Sentence 2 Example of Compound sentence 3 Independent Clause 4 Simple Sentence 5 Example of Complex sentence 6 Example of Simple sentence 7 Compound Sentence 8 Dependent Clause Cannot stand alone, needs an independent clause Two independent clauses joined by a conjunction I like to read. Although I like to read, I prefer writing. I like to read, and I like to write. One independent clause and at least one dependent clause Contains one independent clause A complete thought that can stand alone