Sentence Structure Simple Compound Complex and CompoundComplex Sentences

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Sentence Structure Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences

Sentence Structure Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences

Subjects/Predicates • • • Subject-who is performing the action? Predicate-what are they doing? The

Subjects/Predicates • • • Subject-who is performing the action? Predicate-what are they doing? The angry dog chewed on his bone. For her birthday, the silly child is going to Chuck E. Cheese. The flower is beautiful.

Clauses independent clause-expresses a complete thought; has a subject and verb Subordinate/dependent clause-does not

Clauses independent clause-expresses a complete thought; has a subject and verb Subordinate/dependent clause-does not express a complete thought; has a subject and verb � �Example: After I finished studying, I went to the movies.

Simple Sentences 1 ind. clause and 0 sub. clause � A simple sentence may

Simple Sentences 1 ind. clause and 0 sub. clause � A simple sentence may have a compound subject, compound predicate (verb), or both. Examples: � Stephanie � Adam � Trent and Kate love shopping. caught the ball but then dropped it. and Cameron researched their topics and wrote persuasive papers.

Compound Sentences 2 or more ind. Cl. but no sub. cl. Ind. clauses usually

Compound Sentences 2 or more ind. Cl. but no sub. cl. Ind. clauses usually joined by a coordinating conjunction(FANBOYS) or semicolon. � Example: � Mrs. Bisanz teaches math, but Mrs. Lindgren teaches language arts.

Complex Sentences 1 ind. clause and at least 1 sub. clause. Steps to follow:

Complex Sentences 1 ind. clause and at least 1 sub. clause. Steps to follow: Circle the FANBOYS and semi-colons. Cross out prepositional phrases. Label verbs (v). Label subjects (s). Put [brackets] around subordinate clauses.

Adjective Clause �Dependent clauses that follow the nouns or pronouns that they modify �Often

Adjective Clause �Dependent clauses that follow the nouns or pronouns that they modify �Often begin with: ◦ That, which, whom, whose

Adverb Clause �A dependent clause that is used as an adverb ◦ What is

Adverb Clause �A dependent clause that is used as an adverb ◦ What is it describing? � Begin with subordinating conjunctions such as… after because Since Until although Before than when as if though whenever as if where unless while

Complex Sentence-Practice � When I watch Jersey Shore, I feel old. � Some of

Complex Sentence-Practice � When I watch Jersey Shore, I feel old. � Some of the contestants who took part in American Idol were from Atlanta.

Compound-Complex 2 or more ind. clauses and at least 1 sub. clause. � Christy

Compound-Complex 2 or more ind. clauses and at least 1 sub. clause. � Christy began playing soccer only two years ago, but already her team has qualified for the national championship that will take place next month.

Compound-Complex-Practice �I have read several novels in which the main characters are animals, but

Compound-Complex-Practice �I have read several novels in which the main characters are animals, but the novel I like best is Charlotte’s Web. � When Max left the house, he locked the door, but he forgot his homework on his desk.