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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.

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.

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

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.

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

Complex
COMPARE / CONTRAST CONJUNCTIONS

Complex
X

Complex Coordinators
?For
?And
?Nor
?But
?Or
?Yet
?So
X

?For
?And
?Nor
?But
?Or
?Yet
?So
Subordinators
?after
?although
?as
?because
?before
?even though
?if
?since
?though
?unless
X

?For
?And
?Nor
?But
?Or
?Yet
?So
Subordinators
?after
?although
?as
?because
?before
?even though
?if
?since
?though
?unless
Coordinators
+
Subordinators
X

Complex
COMPARE/ CONTRAST EXAMPLES

Complex
The cat
pounced.

Complex
The cat
pounced, and
the mouse ran
away.
The cat
pounced.

Complex
Although the
cat pounced,
the mouse ran
away.
The cat
pounced, and
the mouse ran
away.
The cat
pounced.

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 week’s 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:

Complex

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