Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of Good Morning Mr. D. Today we're diving into sentence structure, one of the most important parts of writing. Sentences come in different forms, and knowing how to use simple, compound, and complex sentences will help you become a better writer and speaker. Let's get started. First, let's start with simple sentences. A simple sentence has just one independent clause. That means it has a subject, a verb and expresses a complete thought. So where do we use simple sentences? We use them in short, clear statements to express direct ideas. For example, I like cats. We can also use them when writing headlines, slogans, or instructions. For example, drink water daily. And another way we can use them is for emphasis in stories or essays. For example, the storm arrived. Even though these sentences are short, they are still complete [Music] thoughts. Now, let's talk about compound sentences. These are sentences made by joining two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction. Coordinating conjunctions are our fanboys words. And if you don't know what fanboys words are, you can check out my conjunction video in the top right corner. So where do you use compound sentences? We can use them in narratives to create rhythm and flow. For example, the sun was shining and the birds were singing. We also use them in persuasive writing to connect strong arguments. For example, you should study for exams are important. And another way we can use them is to add variety to essays and reports instead of using only simple sentences. A pro tip for you is to always put a comma before the conjunction when joining two independent clauses. Finally, let's talk about the third type, which is complex sentences. These have one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. But what's a dependent clause? Well, dependent clauses are clauses that cannot stand alone and are introduced by subordinating conjunctions like because, although, since, when, if, until, while, and even though. Now, where do we use complex sentences? Well, we can use them in academic writing to explain cause and effect. For example, since pollution is rising, we must take action. We can also use them in storytelling to add depth. For example, although she was scared, she walked into the dark forest. And another way we can use them is in explanations and instructions. For example, if you mix red and blue, you get purple. A pro tip when using complex sentences is if the dependent clause comes before the independent clause, use a comma. So, let's compare these three sentence types side by side. Here's a simple sentence for you. I love pizza. A compound sentence, I love pizza, but I also like pasta. And a complex sentence, I love pizza because it's delicious. Now, how do you know when to use each type? Well, you use simple sentences for clarity and impact, compound sentences for balance and variety, and complex sentences for depth and explanation. You see how they all work differently. Mixing sentence types makes your writing more interesting and dynamic. Now, let's test what you've learned. Try to identify each sentence type. Number one, I woke up late, but I still made it to school on time. Number two, she dances gracefully. Number three, although he was nervous, he gave a great speech. Did you get them right? Let me know in the comments. Great job, everybody. Now you know how to use simple, compound, and complex sentences like a pro. If you found this helpful, like this video, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more awesome grammar tips. See you in the next episode. [Music]