Sentence Types SIMPLE 1 SUBJECT 1 PREDICATE Ex

Sentence Types SIMPLE: 1 SUBJECT + 1 PREDICATE Ex: Marcos and John eat ice cream every day.

COMPOUND SENTENCES = 2 simple sentences joined together by a comma and a conjunction or a semicolon (; ) Ex: She likes to go to the movies, and her favorite movie is Twilight. She likes to go to the movies; her favorite movie is Twilight. COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS: Found in the MIDDLE of Compound Sentences. For And Neither/Nor But Or Yet So

Determine if the following sentences are simple or compound. Write SIMPLE or COMPOUND in your notes. 1. It was pouring rain; getting a cab was impossible. 1. Compound 2. Miguel patched and cleaned the sails of the boat. 2. Simple 3. The magazine was both timely and readable. 3. Simple 4. Ted read the instructions, and then he built the model. 4. Compound 5. Computers and printers are standard equipment in most classrooms. 5. Simple 6. Leo took the flag down, and Rosa folded it. 6. Compound 7. The train came in early, but I was already at the station. 7. Compound 8. The wind started blowing in the morning and kept on until late in the day. 8. Simple 9. The storm forced waste water into the lake, so swimming is prohibited. 9. Compound 10. Books and clothes were scattered all over the kids’ room. 10. Simple

COMPLEX: Independent Clause (complete thought)+ Dependent Clause (incomplete thought) Uses subordinating conjunctions: • because • while • if • until • after • since Ex: Because of all the toppings, Marcos and John will be sure to visit soon!

Identify the type of sentence. Write S (Simple), CD (Compound) or CX (Complex) 1. It was pouring rain; getting a cab was impossible. 2. The magazine was both timely and readable. 1. CD 2. S 3. Because the rain was so heavy, we made sure to bring an umbrella. 3. CX 4. The train came in early, but I was already at the station. 4. CD 5. The picnic begins at noon; the clouds should be gone by then. 5. CD 6. Although the competition was rough, the Sharks won the game. 6. CX 7. Because the room was so crowded, we had to leave the party. 8. Ted read the instructions, and then he built the model. 7. CX 9. I finished my homework early and went outside to play. 8. CD 10. After it rained, my plant grew another 3 inches! 9. S 10. CX