kinds of sentences according to purpose and structure

1. ENGLISH 3:
EFFECTIVE WRITING
Ana Jovel P. Orellana
BSSW 2
Saint Bridget College

2. KINDS OF
SENTENCES
1. According to
Structure
2. According to Purpose

4. • Explain the four categories
of sentences according to
structure.
• State the correct end
punctuations associated
with each other four
types.
• Make a paragraph on
given topic that employs
each of the four types of
sentences.

5. There are four types of
sentences according to
structure
• Complex
• Compound-
Complex
• Simple
• Compound

7. With a simple subject
and a simple predicate
With a compound
subject and a simple
predicate
Ex. Fe del Mundo
was a Filipino pediatrician.
Ex. She and her siblings
grew in their home
located just across the
Manila Cathedral.

8. With a simple subject and a
compound predicate.
Ex. Fe enrolled at the University
of the Philippines in 1926 and
earned her degree in 1933.
With a compound subject and a
compound predicate
Ex. Many men and women
admire and respect Fe del
Mundo.

10. It has two independent
clause connected by
conjunctions like for
(reason), and (addition),
but/yet (contrast), or
(alternation) and so
(result). It can also be
joined by a comma and
semi-colon (;).

11. Example:
The Children’s Medical
Center of the Philippines
was temporarily closed in
august 2007, but it was re-
opened the following
month under new
management. (contrast)

13. It has an independent
clause and a dependent
clause. It is connected by
the subordinators because
(reason), so that (result),
however (contrast), if
(condition), otherwise
(consequence), moreover
(addition), when (time),
and where (place).

14. Fe dreamed of
becoming a doctor for
the poor, because her
older sister died of
appendicitis at young
age.

15. Compound
-Complex

16. • It contains two independent
clauses and one or more
dependent clause/s. Put a
comma after the dependent
clause if it begins the sentence.
• And put a comma before the
and, but, or or that connects
the two independent clauses.

17. 1. Although I like books, I do not
like romance novels, but my
sister loves them.
2. Jim’s mom went to the
store because it’s his birthday,
and she bought him a
present.

18. 3. Until he graduates, he will live in the
apartment, but then he wants to move.
4. Molly, who loves cats, plans to get
a kitten, but she needs to find a
house.
5. Jennifer sat in her chair, which was
a dark red recliner, and she read all
evening.

19. Paragraph using the four types of sentences
according to structure
My summer was great (simple). I had a lot of fun, but I
was very busy (compound). Although I was not working
this summer, there was a lot to do each day (complex).
Now that it is all over, I feel that I did a lot to fill my
time, but I would love to have more time to enjoy the
summer break. (compound complex).

20. Now let’s take a pop quiz.
Identify each sentence as simple, compound,
complex and compound complex.
1. Although I like to go camping, I haven't had the
time to go lately, and I haven't found anyone to go
with.
2. Because my coffee was too
cold, I heated it in the microwave.
3. As she was bright and ambitious,
she became manager in no time.
Compound Complex
Complex
Complex

21. 8. I would have gotten the promotion, but
my attendance wasn’t good enough.-
6. We decided that the movie was too
violent, but our children, who like to watch
scary movies, thought that we were wrong.-.
7. Some students like to study in the mornings
4. Juan and Arturo play football every afternoon.
Simple
Compound
Compound Complex
5. The movie that I like a lot is out on DVD now.
Complex
Simple.

22. There are four kinds of sentences
according to purpose.
• declarative sentence
• interrogative sentence
• imperative sentence
• exclamatory sentence

23. A declarative
sentence makes
a statement or
expresses an
opinion and
ends with a
period.

24. Examples:
• Roads are made from
asphalt.
• "I like long walks, especially
when they are taken by
people who annoy me."
(Fred Allen)

25. An interrogative
sentence asks a
question and
ends with a
question mark.

26. Examples:
Would you prefer chocolate
or vanilla ice cream?
We need to get going now,
don’t we?
You’ve lost 15 pounds already?

27. An imperative
sentence makes a
request or gives a
command and ends
with either a period
or an exclamation
point if it is a strong
command.

28. Examples:
Drive to the roundabout and then
turn left.
Do not condemn the judgement
of another because it differs from
your own. (Dandemis)
Please tidy your room.

29. An exclamatory
sentence
expresses strong
feeling and ends
with an
exclamation
point.

30. Examples:
No, you did not have permission
to stay out this late!
I don’t know what happened here!
My life will never be the same
without you!

31. Now let’s take a pop quiz.
Recognizing the Four Kinds of Sentences. Label each sentence below
declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory. Then, show what
punctuation is needed at the end of the sentence.
EXAMPLE: Have you ever been to New England
Answer: interrogative ?
1. Don't you ever get tired of watching television
2. Turn left at the second stop sign
3. You can't be serious
Interrogative ?
Imperative .
Imperative .
Exclamatory !

32. 4. Meet me at seven o'clock in front of the library
5. Why are you so worried about the exam
6. Don't close your mind to the other side of the question
7. I can't believe it's all over
8. Do you attend concerts given by the Chicago
Symphony Orchestra
Imperative .
Interrogative ?
Imperative .
Exclamatory !
Interrogative ?