Types of Sentences By Preshy Sathambakkam Academic 1

Types of Sentences By: Preshy Sathambakkam Academic 1 You will learn all the types of sentences in this presentation. . .

What is a sentence? » A set of words that contain a subject and a predicate

Simple Sentences » This type of sentence is made from one independent clause and is not a fragment Example: Sally kicked her dog.

Compound Sentences » This type of sentence is made by joining two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction Example: Billy grew a beard, because he was manly.

Complex Sentences » This type of sentence is formed by a dependent clause and a independent clause Example: Although Jimmy was smart, he became a circus clown.

Compound-Complex Sentences » This type of sentence is formed by two independent clauses and one or more dependent clause(s) Example: Although Sally was a hippie, she liked action games, because they were fun.

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