ENC 1101

Sentence Structures

Phrases and Clauses

• Phrases– A group of words together

• Clauses– A group of words together that contains

an idea (typically with a subject and a verb).

“in the park” is a . . .

1. Phrase

2. Clause

“after I saw the movie” is a . . .

1. Phrase2. Clause

Types of Clauses

• Independent– I ran.

• Dependent– Because I ran– Has a subordinating conjunction

After Fred arrived.

1. Independent2. Dependent

Mary and Joseph discussed it.

1. Independent2. Dependent

Sentence Types

• Simple– One Independent Clause

• Compound – Two Independent Clauses– Note: A comma and a coordinating conjunction

(FANBOYS) must be used to connect the sentences.

• Complex– One Independent with One Dependent– Note: The use of a comma is required with the

Dependent Clause comes first in the sentence.

FANBOYS

• For• And• Nor • But• Or• Yet• So

After the lecture ended, they went to lunch.

1. Simple

2. Compound

3. Complex

I studied until midnight, but my brother didn’t study at all.

1. Simple2. Compound3. Complex

Saul bought the new book.

1. Simple2. Compound3. Complex

Jose and Marta went to the museum.

1. Simple2. Compound3. Complex

I drank some coffee because I was still sleepy.

1. Simple2. Compound3. Complex

The theater was empty, so we had the best seats.

1. Simple

2. Compound

3. Complex