A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate. For example, 'She ordered a hamburger, fries, and a drink.'

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. For example, 'Although I wanted Tottenham to win the champions league, Liverpool ended up winning.'

A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. For example, 'I like movies, but many people prefer books.'

A complex sentence is structured with an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses, often introduced by subordinating conjunctions like 'although,' 'since,' or 'because.'

A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect two or more independent clauses. The most common coordinating conjunctions are 'for,' 'and,' 'nor,' 'but,' 'or,' 'yet,' and 'so' (FANBOYS).

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It contains a subject and a predicate.