SENTENCE TYPES AND PURPOSE SENTENCE TYPES There are

SENTENCE TYPES AND PURPOSE

SENTENCE TYPES �There are four types of sentences. They are: �Simple sentences �Compound sentences �Complex sentences �Compound-Complex sentences

SENTENCE TYPES �Simple sentences contain one independent clause. This is a simple sentence. �Compound sentences contain two or more independent clauses. We gave the dogs their food, and we took them for a walk. � Each part of the sentence can stand on its own: We gave the dogs their food. We took them for a walk.

SENTENCE TYPES �Complex sentences contain one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. You should wash your hands, before you eat lunch. � This sentence has one independent clause: You should wash your hands. � And one dependent clause: before you eat lunch

SENTENCE TYPES �Compound-Complex sentences contain two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Although I like to travel, I have been too busy, and I don’t know where I’d like to go, anyway. � This sentence has two independent clauses: I have been too busy. I don’t know where I’d like to go, anyway. � And one dependent clause: Although I like to travel

SENTENCE PURPOSE �There are four possible sentence purposes. They are: �Declarative �Interrogative �Imperative �Exclamatory

SENTENCE PURPOSE �A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends in a period. Everyone should listen to the teacher. �An interrogative sentence asks a question and ends in a question mark. Have you studied for the test? �An imperative sentence gives a command ends in a period. Have a seat, or no one is leaving at the bell. �An exclamatory sentence expresses strong feelings and ends in an exclamation point. Hooray! Our team won first place!