The document outlines four types of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex, with definitions and examples for each. It discusses the use of conjunctive connectors, specifically the 'FANBOYS' acronym, to link sentences and the importance of punctuation. The document also encourages practice by categorizing sample sentences and creating new ones.

2. WHAT ARE THE TYPES:
• SIMPLE
• COMPOUND
• COMPLEX
• COMPOUND-COMPLEX

3. THE FOUR TYPES:
• Simple Sentences:
– A simple sentence has one independent
clause.
– It can stand on its own with its own verb.
– Examples:
• I like puppies
• Cats and dogs are very cute animals.
– Simple sentences can have a compound subject and/or
predicate also.

4. • Compound Sentences:
– A compound sentence contains two
independent clauses, each being able to
stand on its own.
• Examples:
– I like dogs, but Angelica likes cats.
– Cats are sleepy animals, while dogs have more energy.

5. • Conjunctive Connectors:
– Remember the term “FANBOYS”
• For
• And
• Nor
• But
• Or
• Yet
• So
– These seven words are used to connect compound,
complex, and compound-complex sentences.
– You must also use a comma with these connectors.
– Examples:
» I am very tired, but I will attend the party.
» Stacy has forgotten about her project, so she will
have to hurry to finish it before tomorrow.

6. • Complex Sentences:
– Complex Sentences must contain one or
more independent clauses and one
dependent clause.
• Examples:
– I bought Romeo and Juliet, and put it in my backpack.
– James loves math, and hates science.

7. • Compound-Complex Sentences:
– Compound-complex sentences contain two or
more independent clauses and one or more
dependent clauses.
• Examples:
– I forgot to buy the book on Thursday, so I purchased it
Friday when I finally remembered.
– I like my math class, because my teacher is interesting,
but gets boring.

8. YOUR TURN!
• Categorize these sentences as either simple,
compound, complex, or compound-complex.
– I like dogs and cats.
– Even though James has a high grade point average,
he is not intelligent.
– I went to the circus on Sunday, and I bought cotton
candy.
– Science is interesting, but I find it boring, while others
think its very helpful.
– Birds are cute, but still wild animals.
– English is very useful, for I have learned a lot from my
teachers.
– Dogs bark very loud; cats meow quietly.
– Katey is very pretty, and also smart.
– I find Physical Education in high school to be
unneccessary.

9. ANSWERS:
– Simple
– Complex
– Compound
– Compound-complex
– Complex
– Compound
– Compound
– Complex
– Simple

10. TEST TIME!
• Test yourself by seeing if you can create
your own types of simple, compound,
complex, and compound complex
sentences.
• Also look online for sentences that require
you to find which are which.