Four Types of Sentences Simple compound complex and

Four Types of Sentences (Simple, compound, complex, and compound complex)

Independent Clause • An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought. An independent clause is a sentence. • Ex: Jim studied in the cafeteria for his chemistry quiz.

Dependent Clauses • A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought. A dependent clause cannot be a sentence. Often a dependent clause is marked by a dependent marker word. • When Jim studied in the cafeteria for his Chemistry quiz. (NOT a sentence!)

Simple Sentences • Composed of a single independent clause (can stand alone – SUB + VERB) and no dependent clauses (cannot stand alone – SUB + VERB) • Example: I had a nice Summer Break.

Compound Sentences • Made up of two or more independent clauses: • Clauses may be connected with: • Coordinating Conjunction (FANBOYS) • SUB + VERB + CONJ + SUB + VERB • Semicolon alone • SUB + VERB ; SUB + VERB • Semicolon and a Conjunctive Adverb • SUB + VERB ; CONJ ADV + SUB + VERB

Compound Sentence Examples • Coordinating Conjunction: • I went to Gatlinburg and I went to Michigan. • Semicolon Alone: • I celebrated Christmas with my family early; I wasn’t going to be here on the actual day. • Semicolon and Conjunctive Adverb • I was glad to see all of my family;

Complex Sentences • Is composed of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. • DEP CLAUSE, SUB + VERB (one form) • Example: While I was in Gatlinburg, I attended a basketball tournament. • Example: Once I got home from my trip, I didn’t want to do anything

Compound-Complex Sentences • These sentences combine a compound sentence and a complex sentence. • Contains two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. • Example: I enjoyed my break, but I was glad to come back to school because I missed seeing your smiling faces everyday! • SUB + VERB + CONJ + DEP CLAUSE