Types of Sentences

Types of SentencesSimpleCompoundComplexCompound-complexYour TaskCreate a four-flap foldable and label each flap with the type of sentence.SimpleCompoundComplexCompound-Complex

Inside left = write the definition of the sentence typeInside right = write your OWN example of the sentence typeSimple SentencesA simple sentence is one independent clause.

It expresses a complete thought.

It has one subject and one verb.

Simple SentencesExamples:Carols sweater is red.You and Alex need to be quiet.Ms. Goldstein did a cartwheel.

Compound SentencesA compound sentence is a sentence with 2 or more independent clauses joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

It will have 2 simple subjects and 2 simple predicates.Compound SentencesExamples:

Ren planned to go to the hockey game, but he couldnt get tickets.

Andrew loves monkeys, but he also likes lemurs.

Coordinating ConjunctionsCoordinating Conjunctions are used to join together 2 independent clauses.

Examples:ForAndNorButOrYetSo

Complex SentencesA complex sentence is one independent clause plus one dependent clause.

Each clause has its own subject and verb, but the dependent clause cant stand alone.

The two clauses are joined by a subordinating conjunction.

Complex SentencesExamples:When Trey was little, he did very weird things.

Alex stands at the bottom of the cliff while the climber moves up the rock.

Subordinating ConjunctionsAAAWWUBBIS!AsAlthoughAfterWhenWhileUntilBecauseBeforeIfSince

Compound-Complex SentencesA compound-complex sentence has at least 2 independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

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Compound Complex SentencesExample:Lauren forgot her friends birthday, so she sent her a card when she finally remembered.

Think Youve Got It?Check your foldable:1 independent clause = simple sentence2 independent clauses = compound sentence

1 or more dependent clause + 1 indep. clause = complex sentence

2 or more indep. clauses + 1 or more dep. clause = compound complex sentence

Lets ReviewSimple, Compound, or Complex?The teacher walked into the classroom, greeted the students, and took attendance.

Simple, Compound, or Complex?The teacher walked into the classroom, greeted the students, and took attendance. SIMPLESimple, Compound, or Complex?Juan played football while Juanita went shopping.

Simple, Compound, or Complex?Juan played football while Juanita went shopping. COMPLEXSimple, Compound, or Complex?Juan played football, yet Juanita went shopping.

Simple, Compound, or Complex?Juan played football, yet Juanita went shopping.COMPOUNDSimple, Compound, or Complex?The island was filled with many trails winding through the thick underbrush, a small lake, and dangerous wild pigs. Simple, Compound, or Complex?The island was filled with many trails winding through the thick underbrush, a small lake, and dangerous wild pigs.SIMPLE Simple, Compound, or Complex?Reggie passed the test because he studied hard and understood the material.

Simple, Compound, or Complex?Reggie passed the test because he studied hard and understood the material. COMPLEX