Types of Sentences

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Simple Sentences

A simple sentence has the most basic elements needed to create a complete thought.

Subject

Predicate

Simple Sentences

A simple sentence can also be referred to as an independent clause. It is "independent" because, while it might be part of a compound or complex sentence, it can also stand by itself.

Examples

Joe waited for the train.

Subject: Joe

Predicate: waited for the train.

Examples

I looked for Mary and Samantha at the bus station.

Subject: I

Predicate: looked

Compound SentencesA compound sentence refers to a sentence made up of two independent clauses (or simple sentences) connected to one another with a coordinating conjunction, and a comma. (F.A.N.B.O.Y.S)

For

And

Nor

But

Yet

So

Compound Sentences

Coordinating conjunctions go with compound sentences!!!!!

• FANBOYS are examples of coordinating conjunctions.

Examples

Joe waited for the train, but the train was late.

Subject: Joe

Predicate: waited

Coordinating Conjunction: , but

Second complete thought: the train was late.

Examples

I looked for Mary and Samantha at the bus station, but they arrived at the station before noon and left on the bus before I arrived.

Subject: I

Predicate: looked

Coordinating conjunction: , but

Second complete thought: the arrived at the station

Complex Sentences

A complex sentence is made up of an simple sentence (independent clause) and one or more dependent clauses connected to it.

Complex Sentences

A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject but does not express a complete thought.

A dependent clause is not a complete sentence it is DEPENDENT on the independent clause.

Examples of Dependent Clauses

because Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station before noon.

while he waited at the train station.

after they left on the bus.

Dependent clauses always begin with a subordinating conjunctions. (A.A.A.W.W.U.B.I.S)

Subordinating Conjunctions

To help remember the most common subordinating conjunctions use the acronym AAAWWUBIS.

Subordinating conjunctions go with complex sentences!

After

Although

As

When

While

Until

Because

If

Since

Some extra subordinating Conjunctions are• Before• Where• Even though• Though• Unless• Whereas

Examples

When he handed in his homework, he forgot to give the teacher the last page.

AAAWWUBIS: When

Dependent Clause: he handed in his homework

Independent Clause: he forgot to give the teacher the last page.

*Notice that there is a comma used because the subordinating conjunction a.k.a AAAWWUBIS is at the beginning of the sentence.

Examples

The teacher returned the homework after she noticed the error.

AAAWWUBIS: after

Independent Clause: The teacher returned the homework

Dependent Clause: after she noticed the error.*Notice there is NOT a comma used in the sentence because the subordinating conjunction a.k.a “AAAWWUBIS” is in the middle of the sentence.

Compound Complex

Compound Complex Sentences have two independent clauses, and one or more dependent clauses.

Basically a compound complex sentence has two complete thoughts, and one or more half sentences.

Examples

Although I like to go camping, I haven't had the time to go lately, and I haven't found anyone to go with.

Independent: I haven't had the time to go lately

Independent :I haven't found anyone to go with.

Dependent: Although I like to go camping*Notice there is a comma used because the subordinating conjunction is atthe beginning of the sentence.

What type of sentence?

How far away is the park from the school and what time do we have to come home?

What type of sentence?

How far away is the park from the school and what time do we have to come home?

Compound! The word “and” is a coordinating conjunction, and the sentence has two complete thoughts.

What type of sentence?

Though the movie was quite long, it was educational.

What type of sentence?

Though the movie was quite long, it was educational.

Complex! The sentence has only ONE complete thought (Independent Clause)and ONE dependent clause.

*The subordinating conjunction is at the beginning of the sentence so a comma is needed.

What type of sentence?

Jenny hid under the bed while Leon hid in the cabinet.

What type of sentence?

Jenny hid under the bed while Leon hid in the cabinet.

Compound! This sentence has two independent clauses connectedby a coordinating conjunction.

What type of sentence?

Consumers buy fewer goods when the prices rise.

What type of sentence?

Consumers buy fewer goods when the prices rise.

Complex because there is one independent clause, and one dependent.

What type of sentence?

Because it was expensive, we were unable to buy the necklace.

What type of sentence?

Because it was expensive, we were unable to buy the necklace.

Complex! There is one independent clause, and one dependent.

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