3 types of sentences

1. Lunch & Learn
Three types of sentences

2.  What is a sentence?
Question

3.  A sentence is a group of words that tell us
about someone or something.
 It may also ask about someone or
something.
Answer

4.  start with a capital
 end with punctuation (. ? ! )
 have a subject
 have a verb
 form a complete thought
A sentence must:

5. There are three types of
sentences:
1. Simple
2. Compound
3. Complex

6. Simple sentences are independent
clauses with one subject, one verb and
one clause. It must also have a complete
thought.
A. Simple sentences

7. 1. Marty ate lunch.
2. The boy ran fast.
3. Mr. Lopez is a teacher.
4. She studies hard.
5. The children play soccer.
Examples:

8. Compound sentences are sentences
composed of two independent clauses
connected to one another with
a coordinating conjunction.
B. Compound sentences
Note: independent clause is another
word for a sentence.

9. Do you remember the
FANBOYS?
F for
A and
N nor
B but
O or
Y yet
S so
Note: when these
conjunctions join 2
independent clauses, a
comma precedes the
conjunction.

10. A few examples:
1. The man missed work, for he woke up late.
2. Miguelito likes oranges, and he likes apples.
3. We don’t like spinach, nor do we like squash.
4. The children went to the park, but they came back because
of the rain.
5. You may have tea, or you can have coffee.
6. Tanya missed her bus, yet she was on time for work.
7.My car won’t run, so I can’t drive you to work.

11. Complex sentences are sentences with
one independent clause and at least one
dependent clause.
C. Complex sentences
Note: Dependent clauses are clauses
that cannot stand alone.

12. The independent clause and dependent
clause(s) found within a complex
sentence, are joined together using
subordinating conjunctions.

13. Some of the more common
subordinating conjunctions
include because, since, as,
although, though,
while, and whereas.

14. A few examples of complex
sentences:
1. I was late because I missed my bus.
2. I didn’t eat supper since I ate such a large lunch.
3. We should dress warmly as it’s very cold outside.
4. Jon failed his exam although he studied hard.
5. I didn’t get the job though I did well on the job interview.
6. Jonny likes apples while Lizzy likes oranges.
7. I have been to Mexico several times whereas I have never
been to Brazil.
Note: usually the independent clause precedes the
dependent clause, and a comma is not needed.

15. A few examples of complex
sentences:
1. Because I missed my bus, I was late .
2. Since I ate such a large lunch, I didn’t eat supper
3. As it’s very cold outside, We should dress warmly.
4. Although he studied hard, Jon failed his exam.
5. Though I did well on the job interview, I didn’t get the job.
6. While Lizzy likes oranges, Jonny likes apples.
7. Whereas I have never been to Brazil, I have been to Mexico
several times.
Note: Sometimes the dependent clause proceeds the independent
clause, and a comma is used to separate the two clauses.

16. Ready for a quiz?
Read each sentence, and
indicate the type of sentence
that it is; is it simple,
compound or complex?

17. Simple, compound or complex?
1. I went to England last year.

18. Simple, compound or complex?
1. I went to England last year.
Simple

19. Simple, compound or complex?
2. You will pass the exam if
you study hard.

20. Simple, compound or complex?
2. You will pass the exam if
you study hard.
complex

21. Simple, compound or complex?
3. My son likes apples, but my
daughter prefers oranges.

22. Simple, compound or complex?
3. My son likes apples, but my
daughter prefers oranges.
compound

23. Simple, compound or complex?
4. I think they went to the
beach yesterday.

24. Simple, compound or complex?
4. I think they went to the
beach yesterday.
simple

25. Simple, compound or complex?
5. I was late because my
friend didn’t pick me up on
time!

26. Simple, compound or complex?
5. I was late because my
friend didn’t pick me up on
time!
complex

27. Simple, compound or complex?
6. I want to visit Spain for the
holidays while my wife prefers
to visit Egypt.

28. Simple, compound or complex?
6. I want to visit Spain for the
holidays while my wife prefers
to visit Egypt.
complex

29. Simple, compound or complex?
7. The children ate oatmeal for
supper!

30. Simple, compound or complex?
7. The children ate oatmeal for
supper!
Simple

31. Simple, compound or complex?
8. Jon and Marta are coming
for brunch next Sunday.

32. Simple, compound or complex?
8. Jon and Marta are coming
for brunch next Sunday.
Simple

33. Simple, compound or complex?
9. Miguel is from Chile, and
Rajinder is from southern
India.

34. Simple, compound or complex?
9. Miguel is from Chile, and
Rajinder is from southern
India.
compound

35. Simple, compound or complex?
11. I missed the bus even
though I woke up early.

36. Simple, compound or complex?
11. I missed the bus even
though I woke up early.
complex

37. Simple, compound or complex?
12. Yurii waited at the train
station for three hours!

38. Simple, compound or complex?
12. Yurii waited at the train
station for three hours!
Simple

39. Simple, compound or complex?
13. They both have well
paying jobs, yet they are
always in debt!

40. Simple, compound or complex?
13. They both have well
paying jobs, yet they are
always in debt!
compound

41. Simple, compound or complex?
14. You can stay up late
tonight because you did your
homework.

42. Simple, compound or complex?
14. You can stay up late
tonight because you did your
homework,
Complex

43. Simple, compound or complex?
15. They should be here
before noon.

44. Simple, compound or complex?
15. They should be here
before noon.
simple

45. Questions?
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