The document defines and provides examples of different types of sentences: - Simple sentence: Contains one independent clause. - Compound sentence: Contains at least two independent clauses joined with coordinating conjunctions. - Complex sentence: Contains an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. - Compound-complex sentence: Has two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

2. is a sentence that contains a
subject and a verb.
It expresses a complete
thought.
It has only one independent
clause.

3. 1. We should eat a balanced diet.
2. Fruits and vegetables should always
be part of our meal.
3. All of us should always get enough
rest and sleep.

5. is a sentence construction
with at least two
independent clauses that
have related ideas.

6. The independent clauses can
be joined by a coordinating
conjunction and a comma is
placed before it. They can also
be joined by a semicolon [:].

7. for and nor
but or yet so
Coordinating
Conjunctions

8. Conjunctions that are being used between clauses
which means that the information given in one
clause is equally important to that of the other
clauses.
Example:
1. The boys are singing beautifully and the girls
are dancing gracefully.
2. You ask permission first so Father will not
angry.
Coordinating
Conjunctions

9. 1. The storybook was truly interesting:
each chapter was beautifully illustrated.
2. I want to lose weight, yet I eat
chocolate daily.
3. She wanted to go to Paris, but I
wanted to see London.

10. Identify the two independent clauses
in each of these compound sentences.
Tell the coordinating conjunction that
joins them.
1. It is important to put your goals in writing, but
you must also be committed to achieve them.
2. The dangers of smoking are well known, yet
many people continue to smoke.
3. An assignment notebook helps you stay
organized, so you should consider using one.

11. Identify the two independent clauses
in each of these compound sentences.
Tell the coordinating conjunction that
joins them.
4. I didn’t do my homework, so my parents got
angry.
5.Let us go to the swimming pool, for it’s hot
inside the house.
6. I don’t want to practice playing the guitar, yet I
don’t want to disobey my mother.

13. is a sentence that contains
an independent clause and
one or more dependent
clause.

14. Dependent clauses may begin with
subordinating conjunctions.
A semicolon is also used to link
independent clauses that are parallel
in structure and word choice.

15. although because since
unless when whereas
which while who
whoever whose
Subordinating
Conjunctions

16. Conjunctions that are being used in clauses
that are unequal in rank, one or more clauses
are dependent on another bigger clause.
Example:
1. I think this is the place where we stayed
the last time we visited.
2. You won’t pass the test unless you study.
Subordinating
Conjunctions

17. 1. Though he studies very hard, he still
finds the test difficult.
2. She cannot attend the party unless
her father accompanies her.

19. has two or more
independent clauses and
one or more dependent
clauses.

20. 1. The mail carrier, who is very
punctual, did not come today; I wonder if
he is ill.
2. Before they go to school each morning,
Jessie washes the dishes, and Marlon
makes the beds.
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