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Types of sentences
There are 4 main types of sentence.
1. A simple sentence.
2. A compound sentence.
3. A complex sentence.
4. A compound complex sentence.
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
COMPARE / CONTRAST
Types of sentences
Simple sentence
 has the most basic elements that make
it a sentence: a subject, a verb, and a
completed thought.
 The cat pounced.
 The mouse ran away.
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
 Subject
 Verb
 complet
e
thought
Types of sentencesCompoundsentence
 a sentence made up of two
independent clauses (or
complete sentences)
 connected to one another
with a coordinating
conjunction.
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
The cat pounced, but the mouse ran away.
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
 Subject
 Verb
 complet
e
thought
 Two
independe
nt clauses
 Coordinatin
g
conjunction
Types of sentencesComplex sentence
 made up of an independent clause and
one or more dependent clauses
 Dependent clauses begin
with subordinating conjunctions.
Although the cat pounced,
the mouse ran away.
after
although
as
because
before
even though
if
since
though
unless
until
when
whenever
whereas
wherever
while
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
 Subject
 Verb
 complet
e
thought
 Two
independe
nt clauses
 Coordinatin
g
conjunction
 independent
clauses
 Dependent
clause
 Subordinatin
g
conjunction
Types of sentences
CompoundComplex sentence
 made fomr two independent clauses and one or more dependent
clauses.
 subordinating + coordinating conjunctions
Although the cat pounced, the
mouse ran away, and it did not eat.
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
 Subject
 Verb
 complet
e
thought
 Two
independe
nt clauses
 Coordinatin
g
conjunction
 independent
clauses
 Dependent
clause
 Subordinatin
g
conjunction
 Two
independent
clauses
 Dependent
clause
 Subordinatin
g
conjunction
 Coordinatin
g
conjunction
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
COMPARE / CONTRAST CONJUNCTIONS
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
X
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex Coordinators
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
X
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex Coordinators
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
Subordinators
after
although
as
because
before
even though
if
since
though
unless
X
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex Coordinators
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
Subordinators
after
although
as
because
before
even though
if
since
though
unless
Coordinators
+
Subordinators
X
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
COMPARE/ CONTRAST EXAMPLES
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
The cat
pounced.
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
The cat
pounced, and
the mouse ran
away.
The cat
pounced.
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
Although the
cat pounced,
the mouse ran
away.
The cat
pounced, and
the mouse ran
away.
The cat
pounced.
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex
Although the
cat pounced,
the mouse ran
away, and it
did not eat.
Although the
cat pounced,
the mouse ran
away.
The cat
pounced, and
the mouse ran
away.
The cat
pounced.
Types of sentences
Sentence Dependant Clause
This is the house that Jack built.
This is the malt that lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the rat
that ate the malt that lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the cat that chased the rat that ate the malt that lay in the house that Jack
built.
COMPARE / CONTRAST
Types of sentences
Identify whether the sentences are simple, complex, compound or
compound-complex. Please underline dependent clauses where it applies.
1. Vampires Dairies is my favorite television show, but I also love True Blood.
2. The student wiped the white board that was filthy with last weeks notes.
3. The trendy fashion designer released her new line on Wednesday.
4. Trina and Hareem went to the cinema in Hollywood to celebrate their
anniversary.
5. Wicked Regina cast a spell on the entire city, so the citizens decided to
rebel.
6. While waiting for the paint to dry, Angela went to Home Depot, and Martin
organized the kitchen appliances.
7. After listening to the Kanye West CD, I have new respect for his music.
8. After the teacher chose groups, John and Sara were selected as partners
for a project, yet Sarah did most of the work.
Exercise:
Simple Compound Complex Compound
Complex

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  • 3. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex COMPARE / CONTRAST
  • 4. Types of sentences Simple sentence has the most basic elements that make it a sentence: a subject, a verb, and a completed thought. The cat pounced. The mouse ran away.
  • 5. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex Subject Verb complet e thought
  • 6. Types of sentencesCompoundsentence a sentence made up of two independent clauses (or complete sentences) connected to one another with a coordinating conjunction. For And Nor But Or Yet So The cat pounced, but the mouse ran away.
  • 7. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex Subject Verb complet e thought Two independe nt clauses Coordinatin g conjunction
  • 8. Types of sentencesComplex sentence made up of an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses Dependent clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions. Although the cat pounced, the mouse ran away. after although as because before even though if since though unless until when whenever whereas wherever while
  • 9. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex Subject Verb complet e thought Two independe nt clauses Coordinatin g conjunction independent clauses Dependent clause Subordinatin g conjunction
  • 10. Types of sentences CompoundComplex sentence made fomr two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. subordinating + coordinating conjunctions Although the cat pounced, the mouse ran away, and it did not eat.
  • 11. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex Subject Verb complet e thought Two independe nt clauses Coordinatin g conjunction independent clauses Dependent clause Subordinatin g conjunction Two independent clauses Dependent clause Subordinatin g conjunction Coordinatin g conjunction
  • 12. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex COMPARE / CONTRAST CONJUNCTIONS
  • 13. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex X
  • 14. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex Coordinators For And Nor But Or Yet So X
  • 15. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex Coordinators For And Nor But Or Yet So Subordinators after although as because before even though if since though unless X
  • 16. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex Coordinators For And Nor But Or Yet So Subordinators after although as because before even though if since though unless Coordinators + Subordinators X
  • 17. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex COMPARE/ CONTRAST EXAMPLES
  • 18. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex The cat pounced.
  • 19. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex The cat pounced, and the mouse ran away. The cat pounced.
  • 20. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex Although the cat pounced, the mouse ran away. The cat pounced, and the mouse ran away. The cat pounced.
  • 21. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex Although the cat pounced, the mouse ran away, and it did not eat. Although the cat pounced, the mouse ran away. The cat pounced, and the mouse ran away. The cat pounced.
  • 22. Types of sentences Sentence Dependant Clause This is the house that Jack built. This is the malt that lay in the house that Jack built. This is the rat that ate the malt that lay in the house that Jack built. This is the cat that chased the rat that ate the malt that lay in the house that Jack built. COMPARE / CONTRAST
  • 23. Types of sentences Identify whether the sentences are simple, complex, compound or compound-complex. Please underline dependent clauses where it applies. 1. Vampires Dairies is my favorite television show, but I also love True Blood. 2. The student wiped the white board that was filthy with last weeks notes. 3. The trendy fashion designer released her new line on Wednesday. 4. Trina and Hareem went to the cinema in Hollywood to celebrate their anniversary. 5. Wicked Regina cast a spell on the entire city, so the citizens decided to rebel. 6. While waiting for the paint to dry, Angela went to Home Depot, and Martin organized the kitchen appliances. 7. After listening to the Kanye West CD, I have new respect for his music. 8. After the teacher chose groups, John and Sara were selected as partners for a project, yet Sarah did most of the work. Exercise:
  • 24. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex