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Types of sentences
There are 4 main types of sentence.
1. A simple sentence.
2. A compound sentence.
3. A complex sentence.
4. A compound complex sentence.
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
COMPARE / CONTRAST
Types of sentences
Simple sentence
• has the most basic elements that make
it a sentence: a subject, a verb, and a
completed thought.
• The cat pounced.
• The mouse ran away.
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
• Subject
• Verb
• complet
e
thought
Types of sentencesCompoundsentence
• a sentence made up of two
independent clauses (or
complete sentences)
• connected to one another
with a coordinating
conjunction.
•For
•And
•Nor
•But
•Or
•Yet
•So
The cat pounced, but the mouse ran away.
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
• Subject
• Verb
• complet
e
thought
• Two
independe
nt clauses
• Coordinatin
g
conjunction
Types of sentencesComplex sentence
• made up of an independent clause and
one or more dependent clauses
• Dependent clauses begin
with subordinating conjunctions.
Although the cat pounced,
the mouse ran away.
•after
•although
•as
•because
•before
•even though
•if
•since
•though
•unless
•until
•when
•whenever
•whereas
•wherever
•while
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
• Subject
• Verb
• complet
e
thought
• Two
independe
nt clauses
• Coordinatin
g
conjunction
• independent
clauses
• Dependent
clause
• Subordinatin
g
conjunction
Types of sentences
CompoundComplex sentence
• made fomr two independent clauses and one or more dependent
clauses.
• subordinating + coordinating conjunctions
Although the cat pounced, the
mouse ran away, and it did not eat.
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
• Subject
• Verb
• complet
e
thought
• Two
independe
nt clauses
• Coordinatin
g
conjunction
• independent
clauses
• Dependent
clause
• Subordinatin
g
conjunction
• Two
independent
clauses
• Dependent
clause
• Subordinatin
g
conjunction
• Coordinatin
g
conjunction
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
COMPARE / CONTRAST CONJUNCTIONS
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
X
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex Coordinators
•For
•And
•Nor
•But
•Or
•Yet
•So
X
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex Coordinators
•For
•And
•Nor
•But
•Or
•Yet
•So
Subordinators
•after
•although
•as
•because
•before
•even though
•if
•since
•though
•unless
X
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex Coordinators
•For
•And
•Nor
•But
•Or
•Yet
•So
Subordinators
•after
•although
•as
•because
•before
•even though
•if
•since
•though
•unless
Coordinators
+
Subordinators
X
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
COMPARE/ CONTRAST EXAMPLES
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
The cat
pounced.
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
The cat
pounced, and
the mouse ran
away.
The cat
pounced.
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
Although the
cat pounced,
the mouse ran
away.
The cat
pounced, and
the mouse ran
away.
The cat
pounced.
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
Although the
cat pounced,
the mouse ran
away, and it
did not eat.
Although the
cat pounced,
the mouse ran
away.
The cat
pounced, and
the mouse ran
away.
The cat
pounced.
Types of sentences
Sentence Dependant Clause
This is the house that Jack built.
This is the malt that lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the rat
that ate the malt that lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the cat that chased the rat that ate the malt that lay in the house that Jack
built.
COMPARE / CONTRAST
Types of sentences
Identify whether the sentences are simple, complex, compound or
compound-complex. Please underline dependent clauses where it applies.
1. Vampires Dairies is my favorite television show, but I also love True Blood.
2. The student wiped the white board that was filthy with last week’s notes.
3. The trendy fashion designer released her new line on Wednesday.
4. Trina and Hareem went to the cinema in Hollywood to celebrate their
anniversary.
5. Wicked Regina cast a spell on the entire city, so the citizens decided to
rebel.
6. While waiting for the paint to dry, Angela went to Home Depot, and Martin
organized the kitchen appliances.
7. After listening to the Kanye West CD, I have new respect for his music.
8. After the teacher chose groups, John and Sara were selected as partners
for a project, yet Sarah did most of the work.
Exercise:
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex

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Grammar types of sentences 1

  • 2. Types of sentences There are 4 main types of sentence. 1. A simple sentence. 2. A compound sentence. 3. A complex sentence. 4. A compound complex sentence.
  • 3. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex COMPARE / CONTRAST
  • 4. Types of sentences Simple sentence • has the most basic elements that make it a sentence: a subject, a verb, and a completed thought. • The cat pounced. • The mouse ran away.
  • 5. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex • Subject • Verb • complet e thought
  • 6. Types of sentencesCompoundsentence • a sentence made up of two independent clauses (or complete sentences) • connected to one another with a coordinating conjunction. •For •And •Nor •But •Or •Yet •So The cat pounced, but the mouse ran away.
  • 7. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex • Subject • Verb • complet e thought • Two independe nt clauses • Coordinatin g conjunction
  • 8. Types of sentencesComplex sentence • made up of an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses • Dependent clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions. Although the cat pounced, the mouse ran away. •after •although •as •because •before •even though •if •since •though •unless •until •when •whenever •whereas •wherever •while
  • 9. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex • Subject • Verb • complet e thought • Two independe nt clauses • Coordinatin g conjunction • independent clauses • Dependent clause • Subordinatin g conjunction
  • 10. Types of sentences CompoundComplex sentence • made fomr two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. • subordinating + coordinating conjunctions Although the cat pounced, the mouse ran away, and it did not eat.
  • 11. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex • Subject • Verb • complet e thought • Two independe nt clauses • Coordinatin g conjunction • independent clauses • Dependent clause • Subordinatin g conjunction • Two independent clauses • Dependent clause • Subordinatin g conjunction • Coordinatin g conjunction
  • 12. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex COMPARE / CONTRAST CONJUNCTIONS
  • 13. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex X
  • 14. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex Coordinators •For •And •Nor •But •Or •Yet •So X
  • 15. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex Coordinators •For •And •Nor •But •Or •Yet •So Subordinators •after •although •as •because •before •even though •if •since •though •unless X
  • 16. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex Coordinators •For •And •Nor •But •Or •Yet •So Subordinators •after •although •as •because •before •even though •if •since •though •unless Coordinators + Subordinators X
  • 17. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex COMPARE/ CONTRAST EXAMPLES
  • 18. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex The cat pounced.
  • 19. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex The cat pounced, and the mouse ran away. The cat pounced.
  • 20. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex Although the cat pounced, the mouse ran away. The cat pounced, and the mouse ran away. The cat pounced.
  • 21. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex Although the cat pounced, the mouse ran away, and it did not eat. Although the cat pounced, the mouse ran away. The cat pounced, and the mouse ran away. The cat pounced.
  • 22. Types of sentences Sentence Dependant Clause This is the house that Jack built. This is the malt that lay in the house that Jack built. This is the rat that ate the malt that lay in the house that Jack built. This is the cat that chased the rat that ate the malt that lay in the house that Jack built. COMPARE / CONTRAST
  • 23. Types of sentences Identify whether the sentences are simple, complex, compound or compound-complex. Please underline dependent clauses where it applies. 1. Vampires Dairies is my favorite television show, but I also love True Blood. 2. The student wiped the white board that was filthy with last week’s notes. 3. The trendy fashion designer released her new line on Wednesday. 4. Trina and Hareem went to the cinema in Hollywood to celebrate their anniversary. 5. Wicked Regina cast a spell on the entire city, so the citizens decided to rebel. 6. While waiting for the paint to dry, Angela went to Home Depot, and Martin organized the kitchen appliances. 7. After listening to the Kanye West CD, I have new respect for his music. 8. After the teacher chose groups, John and Sara were selected as partners for a project, yet Sarah did most of the work. Exercise:
  • 24. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex