This document defines and provides examples of different types of sentences: simple sentences contain one independent clause, compound sentences contain two or more independent clauses joined with coordinating conjunctions or semicolons, complex sentences contain one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses joined with coordinating conjunctions or subordinating conjunctions, and compound-complex sentences contain two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Tips are provided on how different types of clauses can be joined within each sentence structure.

1. TYPE OF
SENTENCES

2. WHAT IS A SENTENCE?
• A group of words which expresses a complete thought.
They most contain a SUBJECT AND A VERB.

3. SIMPLE SENTENCE
• Is a sentence with one independent clause.
• Expresses a complete thouhgt.
For example :
The train was late.
Joe waited for the bus.
I love simple sentences.

4. COMPOUND SENTENCE
• Contains two or more independent clauses.
For example:
I really want to go to work, but I’m too lazy to do it.
Everyone was busy today, so I went to the movies alone.
Should I dye my hair red, or should I dye my hair green ?
Emely made the sugar cookies; Khatlin decorated them.
TIP:
They can be joined with a
coordinating conjuction
or with a semicolon ( ; ).

5. COMPLEX SENTENCE
• A sentence that contains one independent clause and one or more dependent
clauses.
For example:
The students are studying because they have a test tomorrow.
Because I paid attention, I got an A on Nahum test and he was so proud.
After I graduated from college, I wanted to travel, but my parents refused to let me go.
Many people enjoyed the movie; however, Vanessa did not.
They can be joined with a
coordinating conjuction
and with a subordinating
conjuction.

6. COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE
• Contains two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
For example:
Although I like to go camping, I haven’t had the time to go lately , and I haven’t found anyone
to go with.
We decided that the movie was too violent, but our children who like to watch action movies,
thought we were wrong.

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