2. Simple sentenceSimple sentence
A simple sentence has one independentA simple sentence has one independent
clause.clause.
An independent clause contains a subject, aAn independent clause contains a subject, a
verb, and a complete thought.verb, and a complete thought.
3. Compound SentenceCompound Sentence
A compound sentence has two independentA compound sentence has two independent
clauses joined byclauses joined by
A. a coordinating conjunction ( and, but, or,A. a coordinating conjunction ( and, but, or,
nor, yet and so.)nor, yet and so.)
A conjunctive adverb ( however , thereforeA conjunctive adverb ( however , therefore
Or a semicolon alone.Or a semicolon alone.
4. Complex SentenceComplex Sentence
A Complex Sentence has one dependentA Complex Sentence has one dependent
clause (headed by a subordinatingclause (headed by a subordinating
conjunction or relative pronoun joined to anconjunction or relative pronoun joined to an
independent clause.independent clause.
Punctuation patternsPunctuation patterns
Dependent Clauses, Independent clauseDependent Clauses, Independent clause
Independent dependentIndependent dependent
Independent, nonessential dependent,Independent, nonessential dependent,
clauseclause
5. Compound ComplexCompound Complex
A compound-complex sentence has twoA compound-complex sentence has two
independent clauses joined to one or moreindependent clauses joined to one or more
independent clauses.independent clauses.
Follow the rules given above for theFollow the rules given above for the
compound and complex sentencescompound and complex sentences
A compound-complex sentence is merely aA compound-complex sentence is merely a
combination of the two.combination of the two.
6. Ex of SimpleEx of Simple
Tom reads novels.Tom reads novels.
Tome reads newspapers.Tome reads newspapers.
Tom reads novels and newspapers.Tom reads novels and newspapers.
Note: NO commas separate two compoundNote: NO commas separate two compound
elements in a simple sentence.elements in a simple sentence.
7. Ex of Compound SentenceEx of Compound Sentence
Tome reads novels; but jack reads comics.Tome reads novels; but jack reads comics.
Tom reads novels; however, Jack readsTom reads novels; however, Jack reads
comics.comics.
Tom reads novels; his friend reads comics.Tom reads novels; his friend reads comics.
8. Ex of Complex sentencesEx of Complex sentences
Although Tom reads novels, Jack readsAlthough Tom reads novels, Jack reads
comicscomics
Jack reads comics although Tom readsJack reads comics although Tom reads
novels.novels.
Jack smith, who reads comics, rarely readsJack smith, who reads comics, rarely reads
novels.novels.
9. Ex of compound complexEx of compound complex
Jack, who reads novels, but jack readsJack, who reads novels, but jack reads
comics because books are too difficult.comics because books are too difficult.
People who read comics rarely read novels;People who read comics rarely read novels;
they often find books difficult.they often find books difficult.
10. Declarative SentenceDeclarative Sentence
A declarative sentence is a statement.A declarative sentence is a statement.
Ex1I like to play football.Ex1I like to play football.
Ex2 I like hot dogs.Ex2 I like hot dogs.
11. ImperativeImperative
An imperative sentence is a command or aAn imperative sentence is a command or a
request.request.
Ex1 Go clean up you room right now.Ex1 Go clean up you room right now.
Ex2 Today you better not leave the dishesEx2 Today you better not leave the dishes
out.out.
12. interrogative sentenceinterrogative sentence
An interrogative sentence states a question.An interrogative sentence states a question.
Ex1 Do you like playing video games.Ex1 Do you like playing video games.
Ex2 Will you go to the game with.Ex2 Will you go to the game with.
13. ExclamatoryExclamatory
An exclamatory sentence shows strongAn exclamatory sentence shows strong
feeling.feeling.
Ex1 You play too much!!Ex1 You play too much!!
Ex2 I don’t like you anymore!!Ex2 I don’t like you anymore!!