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Sentence Structure
Sentence StructureFlip ChartCreate a Sentence Structure flip chart. Write the title on the first tab. Label each tab after: ClausesSimpleCompoundComplexCompound-Complex
ClausesA clause is a group of words with its own subject and verb.
An independent clause has a subject and verb and makes sense by itself. It is a complete sentence. Example: I like this book.
A subordinate clause has a subject and a verb but does not make sense by itself. It is only a part of a sentence. Example: I like this book [that I borrowed from Kim.]Simple SentencesA simple sentence consists of a single independent clause. It must contain a subject and a verb. Examples - Subjects & Verbs This book is unusually interesting. S V
My brother and sister will arrive tomorrow. S S V
He opened the package and found a new camera. SVVExamples Prepositional PhraseThis book with the strange cover is unusually interesting. S PP V
My brother will arrive tomorrow by train. S V PP
At home, he opened the package. PP , S V
Examples - ADVSlowly, he opened the package. ADV , S V Compound SentencesA compound sentence consists of a two or more independent clauses. The independent clauses are joined by:comma + coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) or a semicolon (;).
CANNOT JOIN WITH JUST A COMMA this is a COMMA SPLICE
ExamplesThe book is unusually interesting, and I will finish it tonight.
Tomorrow, my brother will arrive, but my sister will not come until Sunday.
At home, he opened the package; it contained a new camera. Complex SentencesA complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses. Subordinating Conjunctions Begin Subordinate Clauses afteralthoughasas long asas soon asbecausebeforeeven ifjust asnowoncesinceso thatthanthoughunlessuntilwhenwheneverwherewhereaswhere ifwhereverwhetherwhilewhoeverwhy
Relative Pronouns Begin Subordinate Clauses thatwhowhomwhose which
ExamplesThis is the expensive camera that he wants to buy.
If I visit the country fair, I will bring you something. Compound-Complex SentencesA compound-complex sentence consists of two or more independent clauses and one or more subordinate clauses.
ExamplesIf I am asking to play first-string, it will be an important milestone for me, but I am also afraid that the challenge will be too great.
When I get home from school, I have to complete my homework, and I need to go to basketball practice.