Types of Sentences Review

Spring 2015

Simple Sentence

A simple sentence, also called an independent clause, contains a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought.

Example

I wanted to visit my family in Los Angeles.

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Compound Sentence

A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinator.

Coordinators:

a. FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)

b. Semicolon (;)

c. Semicolon + conjunctive adverb + comma

Example

I went to Los Angeles for spring break; I had a great time.

I went to Los Angeles for spring break, and I had a great time.

I went to Los Angeles for spring break; undoubtedly, I had a great time.

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Complex Sentence

A complex sentence has an independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses.

Commonly seen dependent clauses:

a. Adjective clauses- look for relative pronoun

b. Adverb clauses- look for subordinating conjunction

Example

When I got to the airport, my cousin was waiting for me.

My cousin, who I do not get to see often, was very excited to see me.

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Compound-Complex

A compound-complex sentence has two or more independent clauses joined by one or more dependent clauses.

Combines the elements of compound sentences and complex sentences

Example

Because it was so nice outside, we went to the beach; however, the water was too cold to swim in.

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Locate

A. Open your literature book to the story of your choice.

Locate an example of each type of sentence.

Record the name of the story and the sentence on your paper.

Writing Assignment

B. Write a 4 sentence paragraph about your weekend.

Each sentence must be an example of a different type of sentence.

Do not identify each sentence type.