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Sentence Structure

This document discusses different types of sentences: simple sentences, compound sentences, and complex sentences. [1] A simple sentence contains one independent clause with a subject and verb. [2] A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction or semicolon. [3] A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses joined by a subordinating conjunction.

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Sentence Structure

This document discusses different types of sentences: simple sentences, compound sentences, and complex sentences. [1] A simple sentence contains one independent clause with a subject and verb. [2] A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction or semicolon. [3] A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses joined by a subordinating conjunction.

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Varying Sentence Structure

Simple, Compound, and


Complex Sentences
Simple Sentence
!A simple sentence contains a subject
and a verb.
! It expresses a single, complete
thought.
! A simple sentence is an independent
clause.
What?
! An independent clause is a clause that
can stand alone. It is a group of
words that contains a subject and
verb and expresses a complete
thought.
! An independent clause is a sentence.
Example of a Simple Sentence
! The cell phone rang right before
class.
! What is the subject?
! What is the verb?
Compound Sentence
! Itis a sentence that joins two
independent clauses together with a
coordinating conjunction or semicolon.
Formula
! Compound Sentence =

Independent Clause + Independent


Clause
Combining Clauses
! There are two ways to combine
independent clauses to make a
compound sentence:

! Comma + Coordinating Conjunction


! Semicolon
Comma + Coordinating
Conjunction
! A coordinating conjunction is also
known as a F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.
!For
!And
!Nor
!But
!Or
!Yet
!So
Comma + CC/FANBOYS
! Ex) The cell phone rang right before class,
so the student quickly turned off the
phone’s ringer.
! Ex) The teens walked to the park, but it
was closed.
! Ex) The gentleman did not know where the
sound came from, so he hid behind the
tree.
Combining Clauses
! There are two ways to combine
independent causes to make a
compound sentence:

! Comma + Coordinating Conjunction


! Semicolon
Semicolon
! You can also use a semicolon to
create a compound sentence since the
two statements are equal.
! Ex) The teacher applauded the
class; the kids beamed with pride.
! Ex) The dog ate; the cat slept.
Complex Sentence
! It is one independent clause joined by one
or more dependent clauses.
! Each clause has its own subject and verb
but the dependent clause can’t stand alone.
! The two clauses are joined by a
subordinating conjunction.
! A dependent clause that begins a sentence
must be followed by comma.
Formula
! Complex Sentence=

subordinating conjunction + dependent


clause + comma + independent clause
Or
Independent clause + subordinating
conjunction + dependent clause
Subordinating Conjunctions
after how until
although if unless
as in as much as if
in order that when as long as
at least whenever as much as
now that whereas soon
wherever as though since
while because so that
before even if that
even though though
Examples of Complex
Sentences
! Because Kayla has so much climbing
experience, we asked her to lead our
group.
! He stands at the bottom of the cliff
while the climber moves up the rock.
! John cannot set up his computer
because the wall has no outlet.

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