Types Of Sentences Structural
Published on Nov 21, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
SIMPLE SENTENCE
- sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate
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EXAMPLES
- That cat is really friendly.
- I like that cat in your apartment.
- With that attitude, you will get far.
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COMPOUND SENTENCE
- Two independent clauses are joined by one of the FANBOYS.
- Two independent clauses are joined together using a semicolon.
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EXAMPLES:
- Efren went to Sea World, and he saw the dolphins use sonar to hear.
- Dominic and Matt ate dinner, so they will meet us at the symphony.
- Christina wants the part; she will audition after school.
- Laurel or Amanda were cacophonous; I couldn't tell who was yelling.
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COMPLEX SENTENCE
- A complex sentence consists of an independent and a subordinate clause.
- A subordinate clause cannot stand alone without an independent clause.
- A subordinate clause always starts with a subordinating conjunction.
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EXAMPLE:
- Because I studied, I got an A on the phonics test.
- I couldn't hear what she said since her voice was inaudible.
- Although the sound was subsonic, it was still possible to hear.
- You won't be able to hear the music unless you use your auditory organs.
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COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE
- contains both a compound sentence and a subordinating clause
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EXAMPLES
- Because I studied, I got an A on the phonics test and my mom made me a cake.
- Dominic and Matt ate dinner, so they will meet us at the symphony before we find our seats.
- I couldn't hear what she said since her voice was inaudible; I asked her to speak up.
- Christina wants the part; she will audition after school when she meets with the drama club.
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