Learning Sentence Types

TERMS TO LEARN: Dependent Clause Independent Clause Simple Sentence Compound Sentence Compound Complex Sentence

An independent clause contains a subject, a verb, and a complete

thought.

A dependent clause contains a subject and a verb, but no

complete thought.

Independent &Dependent Clauses

The Compound Sentence A compound sentence has two independent clauses

joined by:

A.a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so),

B. a conjunctive adverb (e.g. however, therefore), orC. a semicolon alone.

Practice with Sentence typesWhat does FANBOYS stand for?FANBOYS Create a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction. Create a compound sentence using a conjunctive adverb. Create a compound sentence using a semicolon.

Check the correctness of your sentence by sharing it with class!

The Complex Sentence A Complex Sentence has one dependent clause joined to an independent clause.

Complex sentences utilize the following conjunctions: after, although, because, before, until, since, when, whenever, while.

Complex SentencesA complex sentence contains at least one independent clause and one dependent clause. Dependent clause = A clause that cannot form its own sentence because alone it would not make sense; there must be an independent clause for it to modify.

 EX. When he hit the ball over the fence, the boy made a home run.  Instructions: copy the the following sentences: circle the dependent clause and underline the independent clause.  1. John cannot set up his typewriter because the wall has no outlet. 2. She will go to school in the city until she finds a job. 

Practice with Sentence types Create a complex sentence using a conjunction at the beginning of your sentence. 

Create a complex sentence using a conjunction in the middle or end of the sentence.

Check the correctness of your sentence by sharing it with class!

A Complex Sentence has one dependent clause joined to an independent clause.

Complex sentences utilize the following conjunctions: after, although, because, before, until, since, when, whenever, while.

The Compound Complex Sentence A COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE has two

independent clauses joined to one or more dependent clauses.

Practice with Sentence types Create a compound complex using what you have learned from the previous slides.

Check the correctness of your sentence by sharing it with class!

A COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE has two independent clauses joined to one or more

dependent clauses.

Practice With Sentence Types1) Write a simple sentence involving a character from the last book you read. 2) Use a coordinating conjunction to write a compound sentence about 2 characters from the last book you read.  3) Use a conjunctive adverb to write a compound sentence about 2 characters from the last book you read.  4) Use a conjunction to write a complex sentence about any character from the last book you read.

5) Write a compound complex sentence 2 characters from the last book you read.

Relationship Transition

Addition Moreover FurthermoreIn addition

besides

Contrast However

On the contraryIn contrast

On the other

hand

Result or Effect

Consequently

AccordinglyThus

HenceTherefore As a result

Exemplification

For exampleFor instanceIn particular

Reinforcement/

Emphasis

IndeedIn fact

Transitions

Types of Sentences (Exercise 1)

While the sun shone, they stayed on the beach. ____________I went into town and then drove to Manchester airport. __________All of a sudden, in the middle of the match, the phone rang. _______  The girl had a blister on her heel. _______________________

The panda ate loads of bamboo shoots. ____________

Caravans were parked all the way along the coast. _______________

Complex

Simple

Comple

x Simple

Simple

Simple

Instructions: Identify the type of sentence below.

Types of Sentences (Exercise 1)

The new Harry Potter book is brilliant. _______________

 I like all types of food including fish._________________ When the branch snapped, Matt fell out of the tree and broke his arm. _____________

 Elephants are bigger than snails. ____________________

Elephants, which are large mammals, are bigger than snails.

Mice like to eat grain. _______________ 

In India, during the monsoon season, it is extremely hot and wet. ____

Simple

Simple

Complex

Simple

Complex

Simple

Compound Complex

Sentence Types (Exercise 2)

DO NOT RUSH THROUGH THESE. TO ENSURE 100 % PROFICIENCY DIAGRAM EACH SENTENCE.

____1) San Francisco can be divided up into various neighbourhoods.

simple sentencecompound sentencecomplex sentence

 

____2) Though all of these neighbourhoods share city boundaries, each neighbourhood has its own personality.  simple sentence

compound sentencecomplex sentence

Independent Clause

Dependent Clause

Independent Clause

Sentence Types (Exercise 2)

____3)For example, Haight Ashbury is one very famous neighbourhood; its fame originates with the hippie movement in the 1960's and 1970's.

simple sentencecompound sentencecomplex sentence

  _____4) SoMa, otherwise known as South of Market Street, is another interesting neighbourhood where one can visit many museums and artists' studios.

simple sentencecompound sentencecomplex sentence

2 Independent Clauses

Dependent Clause

Sentence Types (Exercise 2)

_____5) Union Square is located in the heart of San Francisco, so some of the city's most exclusive hotels and shops are in this area.

simple sentencecompound sentencecomplex sentence

   _____6)Chinatown temples, shops, and restaurants stretch over 24 blocks; as a result, this neighbourhood can sometimes feel like a world unto itself.

simple sentencecompound sentencecomplex sentence

Dependent Clause

Independent Clause

independent Clause