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KINDS OF SENTENCES S-1
Revised Spring 2010 1
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English Basics
Kinds of Sentences
Declarative - A declarative sentence makes a statement. A
declarative sentence ends with a period.
Example: The house will be built on a hill.
Interrogative - An interrogative sentence asks a question. An
interrogative sentence ends with a question mark.
Example: How did you find the card?
Exclamatory - An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling.
An exclamatory sentence ends with an exclamation mark.
Example: The monster is attacking!
Imperative - An imperative sentence gives a command.
Example: Cheryl, try the other door.
Sometimes the subject of an imperative sentence (you) is
understood.
Example: Look in the closet. (You, look in the closet.)
KINDS OF SENTENCES S-1
Revised Spring 2010 2
Identify the kind of sentence. The first two have been done for you.
1. Why do you believe that? interrogative
2. I want to know why you believe that. declarative (This is
not a question.)
3. Please accept my apology.
4. Your appearance is frightening the baby!
5. My shoe is on fire!
6. When did you first notice that your shoe was on fire?
7. My doctor told me to take these vitamins.
8. Ask Doris for the recipe.
9. Did you solve the puzzle yet?
10. Ann, hand me your coat.
11. It’s hard to believe that this paper is made from wood.
12. There are more apples in the refrigerator.
13. We’re on the wrong planet!
14. Will Patricia pause to place poached pickles on Paula’s
pretty plate?
15. I would send her a gift if I were you.
16. Send her a nice gift.
KINDS OF SENTENCES S-1
Revised Spring 2010 3
Your writing will be more effective if you learn to incorporate different kinds of sentences
into your writing. By using a variety a sentence types, you can make your writing more
interesting and control a reader’s reaction. For instance, the author of a horror story might
use long, complex sentences to establish a mood and then a short, simple sentence to frighten the
reader.
As Susan walked sprightly down the rain-soaked street, the happy sounds of crickets and
frogs seemed to chirp in tune to her steps. Suddenly, the sounds of the night stopped.
The first of these two sentences is a complex sentence that creates the mood of happiness, a not-
a-care-in-the-world attitude. The second sentence is a short simple sentence that breaks the
mood. Something potentially frightening has happened.
There are four kinds of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex.
When using all four sentence types, you will be using sentence variety that makes your
writing more interesting.
SIMPLE SENTENCE
The simple sentence has one independent clause. The following sentence contains a subject
and verb and a complete thought; it is a simple sentence.
Subj Verb
Example: The team flew to Chicago.
The simple sentence can have more than one subject and more than one verb, but it has
only one independent clause.
Subj Subj Verb Verb
Example: The team and the coach flew to Chicago and won the debate.
This is also a simple sentence even though it contains two subjects and two verbs. Simple
sentences do not have to be short; a thirty-five-word sentence might still be a simple sentence if
it contains only one independent clause.
NOTE: At this point you must review dependent and independent clauses, or you will have
trouble understanding the four kinds of sentences.
KINDS OF SENTENCES S-1
Revised Spring 2010 4
COMPOUND SENTENCE
The compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a semi-colon
or a coordinating conjunction with a comma. A compound sentence is an example of
coordination, that is, two independent clauses are linked together. Proper coordination
requires linking two ideas that are related or that represent a sequence in which one idea is
a logical extension of the first idea. The compound sentence is always balanced; both ideas
are equally important and related to one another.
A semi-colon is used to join two independent clauses that are related in meaning.
Example: The art gallery has closed for the day; it will open tomorrow morning.
Each of the above independent clauses could have stood alone as a simple sentence, but
because the ideas are closely related--the closing and opening of the art gallery--the
independent clauses are connected by using the semi-colon. Using a coordinating
conjunction with a comma could also join the two independent clauses.
There are seven coordinating conjunctions which you might need to memorize:
and, but, for, so, yet, or, nor. The seven coordinating conjunctions are easy to remember
with the word FANBOYS.
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
In the following example, the two independent clauses are underlined; they are joined by a
comma and a conjunction, which is in bold letters.
Example: The art gallery has closed for the day, but it will open tomorrow morning.
Although using coordination will create variety in your writing, be careful not to use too many
compound sentences. An overuse of compound sentences can make your writing
monotonous. In any paragraph, some ideas should stand alone (simple sentence) and some
ideas should be presented as less important than others (complex sentence).
KINDS OF SENTENCES S-1
Revised Spring 2010 5
COMPLEX SENTENCE
A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
The main idea is always in the independent clause, while additional or supporting
information is in the dependent clause. Because the dependent clause presents information
that is not as important as the main idea, the dependent clause is called a subordinate
clause. Thus a complex sentence uses subordination to express its idea(s).
Dependent clause Independent clause
Example: Although the gallery has closed for the day, it will open tomorrow morning.
Complex sentences allow you to link a series of ideas; however, if complex sentences are
overused, the reader may lose track of the meaning.
COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE
A compound-complex sentence is a compound sentence with one or more dependent
clauses.
Dependent clause Independent clause
Example: When the gallery closed for the day, the docent turned the lights off, and
Independent clause
she placed the sign on the door.
Exercise 1: In each of the following sentences, circle the dependent clauses and underline the
independent clause. Then identify each sentence as simple (S), compound (CD), complex (CX),
or compound-complex (CC).
1. The novels of Mark Twain are well known.
2. The lights in Springfield went out when lightning hit that power line, but JEA
restored service in less than one hour.
3. The art auctioneer stepped to the podium, and then he asked his assistant to
describe the first painting to be sold.
4. Fish swim in underground streams beneath the Sahara Desert.
KINDS OF SENTENCES S-1
Revised Spring 2010 6
5. The LC was especially quiet on Friday, and many of the students seemed to be
dozing.
6. When we flew out of Jacksonville, the sky was clear, but when we got to Atlanta,
the clouds were very dark and eerie.
7. The traffic barely moved; each car seemed to be attached to the cars before it and
after it, like a single segment in an earthworm.
8. Before we could move into the building, the inspectors had to examine each floor,
and the fire department had to check the sprinkler system.
9. The home is the oldest institution in the world.
10. The hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backward.
11. The United States and Russia were the first countries to develop the atomic bomb.
12. Those people who do not respect the rights of others are selfish.
13. I had misplaced my keys, but fortunately I had another set hidden beside the door.
14. It can prove to be a real disappointment.
15. My son Carl will be getting married next March.
16. Although the party was a lot of fun, I stayed out too late and felt awful the next
day.
17. James backpacked, camped, fished, hunted, swam, and skied, but never found
time for his schoolwork.
18. Skip and Nancy worked on that project through many nights, but didn’t seem to
get tired of one another’s company or the work.
19. Although Alfred is a hard worker, he doesn’t seem to get his deserved
promotions.
20. The girls drove their parents crazy because of sibling rivalry; each was always
whining that nothing was fair.

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4 Types And Kinds Of Sentences Test Prep Student

  • 1. KINDS OF SENTENCES S-1 Revised Spring 2010 1 Name__________________________________________Date________________Period_____ English Basics Kinds of Sentences Declarative - A declarative sentence makes a statement. A declarative sentence ends with a period. Example: The house will be built on a hill. Interrogative - An interrogative sentence asks a question. An interrogative sentence ends with a question mark. Example: How did you find the card? Exclamatory - An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling. An exclamatory sentence ends with an exclamation mark. Example: The monster is attacking! Imperative - An imperative sentence gives a command. Example: Cheryl, try the other door. Sometimes the subject of an imperative sentence (you) is understood. Example: Look in the closet. (You, look in the closet.)
  • 2. KINDS OF SENTENCES S-1 Revised Spring 2010 2 Identify the kind of sentence. The first two have been done for you. 1. Why do you believe that? interrogative 2. I want to know why you believe that. declarative (This is not a question.) 3. Please accept my apology. 4. Your appearance is frightening the baby! 5. My shoe is on fire! 6. When did you first notice that your shoe was on fire? 7. My doctor told me to take these vitamins. 8. Ask Doris for the recipe. 9. Did you solve the puzzle yet? 10. Ann, hand me your coat. 11. It’s hard to believe that this paper is made from wood. 12. There are more apples in the refrigerator. 13. We’re on the wrong planet! 14. Will Patricia pause to place poached pickles on Paula’s pretty plate? 15. I would send her a gift if I were you. 16. Send her a nice gift.
  • 3. KINDS OF SENTENCES S-1 Revised Spring 2010 3 Your writing will be more effective if you learn to incorporate different kinds of sentences into your writing. By using a variety a sentence types, you can make your writing more interesting and control a reader’s reaction. For instance, the author of a horror story might use long, complex sentences to establish a mood and then a short, simple sentence to frighten the reader. As Susan walked sprightly down the rain-soaked street, the happy sounds of crickets and frogs seemed to chirp in tune to her steps. Suddenly, the sounds of the night stopped. The first of these two sentences is a complex sentence that creates the mood of happiness, a not- a-care-in-the-world attitude. The second sentence is a short simple sentence that breaks the mood. Something potentially frightening has happened. There are four kinds of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. When using all four sentence types, you will be using sentence variety that makes your writing more interesting. SIMPLE SENTENCE The simple sentence has one independent clause. The following sentence contains a subject and verb and a complete thought; it is a simple sentence. Subj Verb Example: The team flew to Chicago. The simple sentence can have more than one subject and more than one verb, but it has only one independent clause. Subj Subj Verb Verb Example: The team and the coach flew to Chicago and won the debate. This is also a simple sentence even though it contains two subjects and two verbs. Simple sentences do not have to be short; a thirty-five-word sentence might still be a simple sentence if it contains only one independent clause. NOTE: At this point you must review dependent and independent clauses, or you will have trouble understanding the four kinds of sentences.
  • 4. KINDS OF SENTENCES S-1 Revised Spring 2010 4 COMPOUND SENTENCE The compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a semi-colon or a coordinating conjunction with a comma. A compound sentence is an example of coordination, that is, two independent clauses are linked together. Proper coordination requires linking two ideas that are related or that represent a sequence in which one idea is a logical extension of the first idea. The compound sentence is always balanced; both ideas are equally important and related to one another. A semi-colon is used to join two independent clauses that are related in meaning. Example: The art gallery has closed for the day; it will open tomorrow morning. Each of the above independent clauses could have stood alone as a simple sentence, but because the ideas are closely related--the closing and opening of the art gallery--the independent clauses are connected by using the semi-colon. Using a coordinating conjunction with a comma could also join the two independent clauses. There are seven coordinating conjunctions which you might need to memorize: and, but, for, so, yet, or, nor. The seven coordinating conjunctions are easy to remember with the word FANBOYS. For And Nor But Or Yet So In the following example, the two independent clauses are underlined; they are joined by a comma and a conjunction, which is in bold letters. Example: The art gallery has closed for the day, but it will open tomorrow morning. Although using coordination will create variety in your writing, be careful not to use too many compound sentences. An overuse of compound sentences can make your writing monotonous. In any paragraph, some ideas should stand alone (simple sentence) and some ideas should be presented as less important than others (complex sentence).
  • 5. KINDS OF SENTENCES S-1 Revised Spring 2010 5 COMPLEX SENTENCE A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. The main idea is always in the independent clause, while additional or supporting information is in the dependent clause. Because the dependent clause presents information that is not as important as the main idea, the dependent clause is called a subordinate clause. Thus a complex sentence uses subordination to express its idea(s). Dependent clause Independent clause Example: Although the gallery has closed for the day, it will open tomorrow morning. Complex sentences allow you to link a series of ideas; however, if complex sentences are overused, the reader may lose track of the meaning. COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE A compound-complex sentence is a compound sentence with one or more dependent clauses. Dependent clause Independent clause Example: When the gallery closed for the day, the docent turned the lights off, and Independent clause she placed the sign on the door. Exercise 1: In each of the following sentences, circle the dependent clauses and underline the independent clause. Then identify each sentence as simple (S), compound (CD), complex (CX), or compound-complex (CC). 1. The novels of Mark Twain are well known. 2. The lights in Springfield went out when lightning hit that power line, but JEA restored service in less than one hour. 3. The art auctioneer stepped to the podium, and then he asked his assistant to describe the first painting to be sold. 4. Fish swim in underground streams beneath the Sahara Desert.
  • 6. KINDS OF SENTENCES S-1 Revised Spring 2010 6 5. The LC was especially quiet on Friday, and many of the students seemed to be dozing. 6. When we flew out of Jacksonville, the sky was clear, but when we got to Atlanta, the clouds were very dark and eerie. 7. The traffic barely moved; each car seemed to be attached to the cars before it and after it, like a single segment in an earthworm. 8. Before we could move into the building, the inspectors had to examine each floor, and the fire department had to check the sprinkler system. 9. The home is the oldest institution in the world. 10. The hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backward. 11. The United States and Russia were the first countries to develop the atomic bomb. 12. Those people who do not respect the rights of others are selfish. 13. I had misplaced my keys, but fortunately I had another set hidden beside the door. 14. It can prove to be a real disappointment. 15. My son Carl will be getting married next March. 16. Although the party was a lot of fun, I stayed out too late and felt awful the next day. 17. James backpacked, camped, fished, hunted, swam, and skied, but never found time for his schoolwork. 18. Skip and Nancy worked on that project through many nights, but didn’t seem to get tired of one another’s company or the work. 19. Although Alfred is a hard worker, he doesn’t seem to get his deserved promotions. 20. The girls drove their parents crazy because of sibling rivalry; each was always whining that nothing was fair.