Simple Compound Complex Sentences Grammar MiniUnit 1 Simple

Simple, Compound & Complex Sentences Grammar Mini-Unit 1

Simple Sentences Independent clause [. ] Example: Ms. Ruiz runs as fast as a cheetah.

Compound sentences with coordinating conjunctions Independent clause [ , ] coordinating conjunction independent clause [. ] Coordinating conjunctions – Remember, FANBOYS For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So Example: Ms. Ruiz runs as fast as a cheetah, yet no one has witnessed this magnificent feat.

Compound sentences with semicolons Independent clause [ ; ] independent clause [. ] Example: Ms. Ruiz runs as fast as a cheetah; she’s possessed this amazing gift since childhood. Only use this to separate two complete sentences that refer to the same idea.

Compound sentences with independent markers Independent clause [ ; ] independent marker [ , ] independent clause [. ] Independent markers = therefore, moreover, thus, consequently, however, also. Example: Ms. Ruiz runs as fast as a cheetah; consequently, she has received many awards for her accomplishments.

Complex sentences with dependent markers Dependent marker dependent clause [ , ] Independent clause [. ] Dependent markers = because, before, since, while, although, if, until, when, after, as if. Example: Although Ms. Ruiz has exaggerated in each example, she is confident her students will understand the point of each slide.

Complex sentence with dependent marker/clause Independent clause dependent marker dependent clause [. ] Example: You’ll be tested on your knowledge of simple/complex sentences because they mark our first, complete grammar unit.

Nonessential clauses/phrases – if they are removed from the sentence, it will not change the overall meaning. First part of an independent clause [ , ] nonessential clause or phrase, rest of the independent clause [. ] Example: Members of the Doral Academy community, including both teachers and students, are attending tomorrow’s football game.

Essential clauses/phrases Essential clause/phrase – Don’t remove them! If you do, the meaning of the sentence will changggggeeee! First part of an independent clause essential clause or phrase rest of the independent clause [. ] Example: Members of the Doral Academy community who are interested in football are attending tomorrow’s game.

Check for Understanding What kind of clause is in a simple sentence? How many patterns of compound sentences did we just review? Name them. How many patterns of complex sentences did we just review? Name them. What is a nonessential clause? What is an essential clause?

PRACTICE! Turn to Activity 1. 4 Using the excerpt from Funny in Farsi, find at least one example of each simple, compound, and complex sentence pattern discussed in today’s lesson. Label each example clearly!