In
the sentence:
Pride is a powerful factor in an individual's
behavior; it can also be the downfall of that individual.
The
sentence is complex sentence.
A
sentence basically has a subject, the object of the sentence or doer of the
action and predicate, the verb, the adjective, etc.
Sentence structures
could be simple (one independent clause), compound (two independent clause with
coordinating conjunction), complex (a subordinate & independent clause) and
compound-complex sentences (subordinate & two independent clause). These
include clauses, conjunctions, coherence and balance and even to the number of
words you use in your subject and predicate. The benefit of complex or compound
sentences is that it could give you more explanation on the subject or topic of
the sentence. This gives you a much more understanding on what the sentence is
trying to portray or to message to give.
