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Sentences: Simple Compound and Complex — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 7 · English Language-Grammar

What Sentences: Simple Compound and Complex covers in ICSE Class 7 English Language-Grammar: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 7 English Language-Grammar · 2026-27

Topics in Sentences: Simple Compound and Complex

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1. Simple Sentence

  • A sentence which has only one finite verb in it is called a simple sentence.
  • A simple sentence does not mean a small sentence.
  • A long sentence can still be simple if it has only one finite verb.
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2. Compound Sentence

  • A sentence made up of two or more principal or main clauses is called a compound sentence.
  • The clauses of a compound sentence are called coordinate clauses.
  • The coordinate clauses of a compound sentence are joined by a coordinating conjunction.
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3. Complex Sentence

  • A sentence made up of a principal clause and one or more subordinate clauses is called a complex sentence.
  • A subordinate clause is joined to the principal clause by a subordinating conjunction.
  • A subordinate clause makes sense but not complete sense, and cannot stand on its own as an independent sentence.
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4. Quick Comparison of the Three Types

  • Simple sentence: one finite verb and one clause.
  • Compound sentence: two or more principal clauses.
  • Complex sentence: one principal clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Sentence types based on finite verbs and clauses

Simple sentenceCompound sentenceComplex sentenceClauseFinite verbPrincipal or main clauseSubordinate clauseCoordinate clauses

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Key topics in Sentences: Simple Compound and Complex include Simple Sentence, Compound Sentence, Complex Sentence, Quick Comparison of the Three Types. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
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