Types of Text: Simple and Compound

Types of Text

Simple Text

• A simple sentence or text that expresses a single idea or thought
• Typically has one independent clause
• Has a single main idea or topic
• Examples:
  • Declarative sentence: "The sun rises in the east."
  • Imperative sentence: "Close the door!"
  • Interrogative sentence: "What is your name?"

Compound Text

• A text that contains two or more independent clauses (simple sentences) joined by a conjunction
• Each independent clause has a subject and a predicate
• The clauses are equal in importance and are joined by a conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet)
• Examples:
  • "I went to the store, and I bought some milk."
  • "She studied for the exam, but she still didn't feel prepared."

Complex Text

• A text that contains an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses
• A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence
• The dependent clause is introduced by a subordinating conjunction (because, although, if, unless, etc.)
• Examples:
  • "When I finish my homework, I will watch TV." (dependent clause: "When I finish my homework")
  • "Because I was tired, I went to bed early." (dependent clause: "Because I was tired")

Types of Text

• A simple text expresses a single idea or thought and typically has one independent clause with a single main idea or topic.
• Examples of simple texts include declarative sentences ("The sun rises in the east"), imperative sentences ("Close the door!"), and interrogative sentences ("What is your name?").

Compound Text

• A compound text contains two or more independent clauses (simple sentences) joined by a conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet).
• Each independent clause has a subject and a predicate and is equal in importance.
• Examples of compound texts include "I went to the store, and I bought some milk" and "She studied for the exam, but she still didn't feel prepared."

Complex Text

• A complex text contains an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
• A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and is introduced by a subordinating conjunction (because, although, if, unless, etc.).
• Examples of complex texts include "When I finish my homework, I will watch TV" (dependent clause: "When I finish my homework") and "Because I was tired, I went to bed early" (dependent clause: "Because I was tired").