TYPES OF SENTENCES Mrs Hackworth Comp 1 LAP

TYPES OF SENTENCES Mrs. Hackworth Comp 1 LAP 3

Achieving Sentence Variety ◦ Once a writer knows the difference between the sentence types (simple, compound, complex and compound- complex), it is possible to write with sentence variety. ◦ Sentence variety helps make your writing more interesting.

Independent Clause ◦ What Is an Independent Clause? (with Examples) ◦ An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence (i. e. , it expresses a complete thought). An independent clause, like all clauses, has a subject and verb. When there are no dependent clauses in the same sentence as an independent clause, the independent clause is a simple sentence. For example: I like coconut macaroons. ◦ (This is an independent clause and simple sentence. )I like coconut macaroons even though I dislike coconut. ◦ (This is an independent clause and a dependent clause. This is a complex sentence. )

Dependent Clause ◦ What Is a Dependent Clause? (with Examples) ◦ A dependent clause (or subordinate clause) is one that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought. Like all clauses, a dependent clause has a subject and verb. Examples of Dependent Clauses ◦ Here are some examples of dependent clauses (shaded). Notice how the shaded clauses could not stand alone as sentences. This is how a dependent clause differs from an independent clause. The crew could see the whale, which had surfaced only 50 m behind them. ◦ Do you know the butcher who went to court on Saturday? ◦ I am not tidying the dishes unless Peter helps. ◦ The excellence of a gift lies in how appropriate it is rather than how valuable it is.

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Simple Sentence ◦ A simple sentence contains a subject and verb. ◦ It expresses a single complete thought. ◦ A simple sentence is a single independent clause.

Compound Sentence ◦ A compound sentence contains two independent clauses. ◦ Conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) join these independent clauses. (Hint: The conjunctions spell FANBOYS. ) ◦ The conjunction used can impact the meaning of the sentence.

Complex Sentence ◦ A complex sentence is an independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses. ◦ A subordinating conjunction begins the dependent clauses. ◦ A dependent clause that begins a sentence must be followed by comma. ◦ A dependent clause has a subject and a verb, but it does not make sense on its own.

Compound-Complex Sentence ◦ A compound-complex sentence has one complex sentence joined to a simple sentence with a conjunction making it compound-complex.

Sentence Tips ◦ Remember that a compound-complex sentence contains at least 2 complete sentences joined by a conjunction. ◦ Remember that a compound-complex sentence also contains a dependent clause (or introductory clause).

LET’S PRACTICE!

Homework due next class In your notebook or loose-leaf: 1. Write 3 simple sentences, 2. Write 3 compound sentences, 3. Write 3 complex sentences, 4. Write 3 compound-complex sentences. Be sure to identify the type of sentence (i. e. : . Simple Sentence: The dog wagged his tail. ) 5. Highlight any and all independent clauses pink. 6. Highlight any and all dependent clauses yellow.