This document discusses different types of sentences: simple sentences, compound sentences, and complex sentences. It defines each type and provides examples. For simple sentences, it describes sentences with a single subject and predicate, as well as compound subjects and predicates. For compound sentences, it explains how two independent clauses can be joined with a comma and conjunction. For complex sentences, it defines them as having an independent clause and dependent clause, noting the dependent clause can come at the beginning, middle, or end of the sentence and the punctuation changes based on its position. The document aims to teach the reader to identify and write these different sentence types.
5. SIMPLE SENTENCES
COMPOUND SUBJECT:
Two or more people, places, or things with the
same predicate
Examples:
John and Sussy like ice cream.
Madrid and Paris are two beautiful cities.
These tables and chairs are painted white.
7. SIMPLE SENTENCES
Can you write some examples of simple
sentences with:
- One simple subject and one simple predicate
- Compound subject
- Compound predicate
- Compound subject and predicate
9. COMPOUND SENTENCES
COMPOUND SENTENCES:
Two simple sentences brought together using a
connective and a punctuation mark.
Examples:
Santiago cried with the movie.
Laura liked the movie a lot.
Santiago cried with the movie, but Laura
liked it a lot.
12. COMPOUND SENTENCES
COMPOUND SENTENCE PUNCTUATION
(Two simple sentences brought together using a connective and a
punctuation mark.)
Short connective:
Simple sentence 1 , connective simple sentence 2.
Long connective:
Simple sentence 1; connective , simple sentence 2.
13. COMPOUND SENTENCES
• Write compound sentences about the
following topics. Use long and short
connectives, and the correct punctuation.
• 1. I love ice cream
• 2. Anna likes singing
• 3. A fast car rushed by
• 4. Studying is so necessary
• 5. They got a telephone call
15. COMPLEX SENTENCES
DEFINITION:
An independent clause and a subordinate clause
in the same sentence.
Independent Clause = simple sentence
Subordinate Clause = a phrase
- not a complete sentence
- gives additional information
16. COMPLEX SENTENCES
DEFINITION:
An independent clause and a subordinate clause
in the same sentence.
The subordinate clause can be placed at the
beginning, in the middle or at the end of a
sentence. Punctuation changes in each case.
18. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The driver crashed into the house.
Why?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
19. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
when
while
until
after
before
The driver crashed into the house.
When?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
20. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The hunter was looking for deer.
Why?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
21. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
when
while
until
after
before
The hunter was looking for deer.
When?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
22. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
King kitten prayed for someone to
come home.
Why?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
23. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
when
while
until
after
before
King kitten prayed for someone to
come home.
When?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
25. COMPLEX SENTENCES
Independent clauses = simple sentences
1. Mr Farrell always gives great lessons.
2. Liverpool is an amazing city.
3. That red Porsche is really fast.
26. COMPLEX SENTENCES
Join one independent clause and one subordinate clause in
complex sentences. The subordinate clause should be in the
middle of the sentence. Please do not forget to write commas in
the correct place.
Independent clauses.
1. Mr Farrell always gives great lessons.
2. Liverpool is an amazing city.
3. That red Porsche is really fast.
Subordinate clauses:
which is where I live
which is my brother’s favourite
who is our English teacher
27. COMPLEX SENTENCES
1. Mr Farrell, who is our English teacher,
always gives great lessons.
2. Liverpool, which is where I live,
is an amazing city.
3. That red Porsche, which is my
brother’s favourite, is really fast.
28. COMPLEX SENTENCES
Look at the following independent clauses. Think about a
subordinate clause for each one so you make them in to
complex sentences. Please do not forget to write commas
in the correct place.
Independent clauses.
1. Harry Potter is a wizard.
2. The door screeched open.
3. That car rushed past us.
4. The teacher is angry .
5. Friday was my birthday.
30. COMPLEX SENTENCES
Think about subordinate clauses to write after the
following independent clauses to form complex
sentences. Remember that if the subordinate clause
is at the end of the complex sentence, there is no
need for a comma.
1. The girl ran from the bear.
2. I was afraid of my teacher.
3. We brought the carrot soup.
4. That is an ugly dog.
