Avabab

1. Sentences: Simple,
Compound, and Complex

2. • A common weakness in writing is the lack of varied sentences.
Becoming aware of three general types of sentences--simple,
compound, and complex--can help you vary the sentences in
your writing.
• The most effective writing uses a variety of the sentence types
explained below.

3. Simple Sentences
• A simple sentence has the most basic elements that make it a sentence: a subject, a
verb, and a completed thought.
• Examples of simple sentences include the following:
1.Ram waited for the train.
"Joe" = subject, "waited" = verb
2.The train was late.
"The train" = subject, "was" = verb
3.Madhav and Samantha took the bus.
"Madhav and Samantha" = compound subject, "took" = verb

4. Compound Sentences
• A compound sentence refers to a sentence made up of two independent
clauses (or complete sentences) connected to one another with
a coordinating conjunction. Coordinating conjunctions are easy to
remember if you think of the words "FAN BOYS":
• For
• And
• Nor
• But
• Or
• Yet
• So

5. • Munna waited for the train, but the train was late.
• They got there early, and they got really good seats.
• She did not cheat on the test, for it was the wrong thing to do.
• I really need to go to work, but I am too sick to drive.
• I am counting my calories, yet I really want dessert.
• He ran out of money, so he had to stop playing poker.
• They got there early, and they got really good seats.
• They had no ice cream left at home, nor did they have money to go to the store.
• Everyone was busy, so I went to the movie alone.
• I thought the promotion was mine, but my attendance wasn't good enough.
• Should we start class now, or wait for everyone to get here?
• It was getting dark, and we weren't near the cabin yet.
• Cats are good pets, for they are clean and are not noisy.
• We have never been to Asia, nor have we visited Africa.
• He didn't want to go to the dentist, yet he went anyway.

6. Complex Sentences
• Complex sentences are fascinating components of the English
language. When used properly, they can add depth to our
writing. Complex sentences contain an independent clause and
at least one dependent clause.
• An independent clause has the ability to stand alone as a
sentence. It always makes a complete thought. A
dependent clause cannot stand alone, even though it has a
subject and a verb.
• Complex sentences are friends and neighbors to
compound sentences. There’s only one difference. Compound
sentences contain two independent clauses — that’s all there is
to it. Let’s break down a couple complex sentence examples
into its parts.

7. • Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave.
• Although he was wealthy, he was still unhappy.
• She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.
• Whenever prices goes up, customers buy less products.
• Because I had to catch the train, and as we were short on time, I
forgot to pack my toothbrush for our vacation.
• As she was bright and ambitious, she became a manager in no
time.
• Wherever you go, you can always find beauty.
• Evergreen trees are a symbol of fertility because they do not die in
the winter.
• Although it was very long, the movie was still enjoyable.
• You should take your car in for a service because it's starting to
make weird noises.

8. • The actor was happy he got a part in a movie even though the part was small.
• After the tornado hit, there was very little left standing.
• The museum was very interesting, as I expected.
• Now that he's rich and famous, people make allowances for his idiosyncrasies.
• Even though he's thoroughly trained, he still makes a lot of mistakes.
• Since winter is coming, I think I'll knit a warm sweater, because I'm always cold.
• When she was younger, she believed in fairy tales.
• I have to save this coupon in case I come back to the store tomorrow.
• Let’s go back to Chez Nous because it's where we had our first date.
• Although my friends begged me, I chose not to go to the reunion.
• As genes change over time, evolution progresses.
• I really didn’t like the movie even though the acting was good.
• When he got a creampie smashed in his face, everyone laughed.
• After being apart for years, he still had feelings for her.

9. • after
• although
• as
• because
• before
• even though
• if
• since
• though
• unless
• until
• when
• whenever
• whereas
• wherever
• while