Types of Sentences How many types of sentences

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Types of Sentences:

Types of Sentences:

How many types of sentences are there? Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex

How many types of sentences are there? Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex

How can you tell the difference between the different type of sentences? It is

How can you tell the difference between the different type of sentences? It is all in their structure! All sentences have different structures. You can decipher the different types of sentences by simply identifying the different clauses in the sentences and the number of clauses in a sentence.

What is a clause again? • A group of words with a subject &

What is a clause again? • A group of words with a subject & predicate. How many clauses are there? • There are 2 different types of clauses.

What is the first type of clause? Ask Webbie! i-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t! So… an independent clause

What is the first type of clause? Ask Webbie! i-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t! So… an independent clause has what 3 things? • Subject • Verb within a predicate • Complete Thought

What is the second type of clause? Dependent! How can you tell if a

What is the second type of clause? Dependent! How can you tell if a clause is dependent? Typically, dependent clauses begin with… Relative Pronouns: that, which, whom, whose or Subordinating Conjunctions: if, when, because, since,

It’s so easy, it’s a piece of cake! The first sentence structure Simple Sentence

It’s so easy, it’s a piece of cake! The first sentence structure Simple Sentence : 1 Independent Clause Example: I like to play softball. “It’s a cakewalk!!!” “Hey, that’s a simple sentence too!!!”

The second sentence structure Compound Sentence 2 (or more) Independent Clauses Example: I went

The second sentence structure Compound Sentence 2 (or more) Independent Clauses Example: I went to the game early, but I forgot my wallet. 1 Independent + 1 Independent = 2 Independent Clauses!

What part of speech combines clauses and sentences? Conjunctions! This is how you will

What part of speech combines clauses and sentences? Conjunctions! This is how you will combine clauses & sentences together!

What are 3 ways to combine/punctuate sentences? 1. Comma + Conjunction 2. Semicolon 3.

What are 3 ways to combine/punctuate sentences? 1. Comma + Conjunction 2. Semicolon 3. Ending marks + Capital Letter

What does a variation of sentence structure create for us? What would it be

What does a variation of sentence structure create for us? What would it be like if all sentences were structured the same? What if we had all simple sentences?

If All Sentences Were Structured the Same… Writing would be: boring, choppy, lack feeling

If All Sentences Were Structured the Same… Writing would be: boring, choppy, lack feeling and emphasis Varied Sentence Structure Creates: • Flow • Excitement • Change of pace • Emphasis • Shows unity…. allows us to tie ideas together and see a relationship

Here is an example of what a paragraph looks and sounds like with only

Here is an example of what a paragraph looks and sounds like with only simple sentences. Rihanna’s charity work and thriving career kept her plenty busy. She would also like to spread her wings in other areas. She made her debut playing in a movie. She plans on taking acting lessons. She can do even more acting.

Here is the same paragraph, but with sentence variation. Although Rihanna’s charity work and

Here is the same paragraph, but with sentence variation. Although Rihanna’s charity work and thriving career keep her plenty busy, she would also like to spread her wings in other areas. She made her debut playing in a movie, and plans on taking acting lessons, so she can do even more acting.

REVIEW! *What is a Simple Sentence? *What is an Independent Clause? *What is a

REVIEW! *What is a Simple Sentence? *What is an Independent Clause? *What is a Compound Sentence?

Complex Sentences Definition: 1 independent clause+ 1 dependent clause (at least) Example: When I

Complex Sentences Definition: 1 independent clause+ 1 dependent clause (at least) Example: When I go home from school, (Sub. ) I like to ride my four wheeler. (Main) 1 + 1… 1 of each! What’s the subordinating conjunction in the dependent clause? When

Compound -Complex Sentences Definition: 2 independent clauses + 1 dependent clause (at least) Example:

Compound -Complex Sentences Definition: 2 independent clauses + 1 dependent clause (at least) Example: I enjoy listening to music, and I just bought a new CD since my grandma gave me money for my birthday. What is 1 Ind. Clause you see? What is the 2 nd Ind. Clause you see? What is the Dep. Clause you see?

Compound -Complex Sentences Continued… Example: I enjoy listening to music, and I just bought

Compound -Complex Sentences Continued… Example: I enjoy listening to music, and I just bought a new CD since my grandma gave me money for my birthday. What specifically is connecting the 2 Ind. Clauses? What specifically is introducing the Dep. Clause? Comma & the Coordinating Conjunction “and”…Remember, it’s a FANBOY! The Subordinating Conjunction since

Checking for Understanding Directions: Identify the sentence structure for each of the following sentences.

Checking for Understanding Directions: Identify the sentence structure for each of the following sentences. 1. People who are dressing up for Halloween begin by deciding their character. 2. In October, like a lot of other months, gatherings are frequent. 3. One of the most common problems that trick-ortreaters face is cavities; another is being cold. 4. As a rule, Halloween can be fun, but you should always be careful.

Let’s Try Some! Tell what type of sentence structure each sentence is. 1. People

Let’s Try Some! Tell what type of sentence structure each sentence is. 1. People who are dressing up for Halloween begin by deciding their character. Structure? Complex Independent clause? Dependent clause? People begin by deciding their character who are dressing up for Halloween

2. In October, like a lot of other months, gatherings are frequent. Structure? Simple

2. In October, like a lot of other months, gatherings are frequent. Structure? Simple Independent clause? Gatherings are frequent Notice…no conjunction!

3. One of the most common problems that trick-or-treaters face is cavities; another is

3. One of the most common problems that trick-or-treaters face is cavities; another is Structure? Compound-Complex being cold. Independent clause #1 ? Dependent clause? One of the most common problems is cavities that trick-or-treaters face Independent clause #2 ? another is being cold

4. As a rule, Halloween can be fun, but you should always be careful.

4. As a rule, Halloween can be fun, but you should always be careful. Structure? Independent clause #1 ? Compound Halloween can be fun Independent clause #2? You should always be careful What is “as a rule”? A phrase

The Four Sentence Structures SENTENCE STRUCTURE INDEPENDENT CLAUSES Simple 1 0 Compound 2 or

The Four Sentence Structures SENTENCE STRUCTURE INDEPENDENT CLAUSES Simple 1 0 Compound 2 or more 0 Complex 1 1 or more Compound-Complex 2 or more 1 or more