Sentence Types Sentence Structure Simple Sentences Simple sentences

Sentence Types Sentence Structure

Simple Sentences Simple sentences have just one independent clause. They may have additional phrases. They may have compound subjects or verbs. * I went to the park by my new house. * Kyle, Keith, and Doug went to the playhouse and watched Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

Coordinating Conjunctions F. A. N. B. O. Y. S. For And Nor But Or Yet So

Compound Sentence Two or more independent clauses joined with a coordinating conjunction. You should use a comma with the FANBOYS conjunction. You may also use a semi-colon. Example I went home, so I could get some sleep. Doug did his math work; he got some wrong.

Subordinating Conjunctions Most common subordinators After Although As Because Before Even if If Now that Once Since That Though Unless Until Whenever Wherever While

Complex Sentences Consists of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. If you begin a sentence with a subordinating conjunction, there MUST be a comma after the first clause. Since this day is so important, a parade will occur on Main Street.

Compound-Complex Sentences Has a at least 1 dependent clause and at least two independent clauses Examples Because I paid attention, I got an A on the test, and I was so happy. I went home because it was getting late, but I had to wait on the porch until my mom got home anyway. Blue: dependent clauses Red: independent clauses

Practice 1. Read analyze each sentence. 2. Determine whether the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.

1 The weather has been nice, but it may snow again any day.

2 Ever since we had the big argument, she and I haven’t gotten along.

3 Dad brought candy because he felt bad.

4 If you want to go on the trip, you should bring your signed permission slip, and I’ll collect it.

5 Snow and ice are common in the winter in the northern states.

6 As he was leaving for work, Andy remembered to take his glasses, but he forgot the presentation file.

7 Citizens who have the day off will enjoy an extra long weekend.