sentence structures: simple, compound, complex, compound- complex

Sentence Sentence StructuresStructures: : Simple, Compound, Simple, Compound,

Complex, Complex, Compound-ComplexCompound-Complex

What is sentence What is sentence

structure anyway?structure anyway? The structure of a The structure of a sentence refers tosentence refers to::

The The kindskinds and and ## of of clausesclauses a sentence a sentence

has.has.

What is a clause again?

•Group of words with a subject & verb•May or may not have a complete thought

When will a clause have a complete

thought?

So… an independent clause has what 3 things?

•Subject

•Verb

•Complete Thought

That’s right…if it’s i-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t!

When will a clause not have a

complete thought?If it’s Dependent!

What kinds of words introduce dependent clauses again?

Relative Pronouns: that, which, who,

whom, whose

Subordinating Conjunctions: if,

when, because, since, &

Simple Sentence DefinitionSimple Sentence Definition: :

1 Independent Clause1 Independent Clause

ExampleExample::

I like to play softball.I like to play softball.

It’s so easy, it’s a piece of

cake!

“It’s a cakewalk!!!”

“Hey, that’s a simple sentence

too!!!”

Compound Sentence DefinitionCompound Sentence Definition: :

2 (or more) Independent 2 (or more) Independent ClausesClauses

ExampleExample: I went to the game : I went to the game early, early, butbut I forgot my wallet. I forgot my wallet.

1 Independent 1 Independent

+ 1 Independent + 1 Independent

= 2 Independent = 2 Independent Clauses! Clauses!

Think of a compound Think of a compound word…basketball! word…basketball!

What part of What part of speech speech combinescombines

things?things?

Conjunctions!Conjunctions!This is how you will This is how you will

combine clauses & sentences combine clauses & sentences together!together!

What are 3 ways What are 3 ways to to

combine/punctuacombine/punctuate sentences?te sentences?1.1.Comma + ConjunctionComma + Conjunction

2.2.SemicolonSemicolon

3.3.Period + Capital Period + Capital LetterLetter

Effective Times for Simple Effective Times for Simple SentencesSentences

•Friendly letter

•Short answer test

•Directions

•Posters

•Dictionary

•Math Book

•Labels

•Tags

•Captions

•Comics

•Menus

•Brochures

•Poetry

•Certificates

•Texting

•Clothing

•Google Search

•FaceBook, Twitter

•PowerPoint Presentations

•Billboards

•Recipes

•Prayers

•Translating languages, talking to babies or pets

•Police Officer reading rights

•Commands

•Cheers/Pep Talks

•Drive Thru Window

Effective Times for Effective Times for

Compound SentencesCompound Sentences::•Essays

•Journals

•Books

•Magazines

•Newspaper

•Business letter

•Resume

•Scholarly Journal/Article

•Syllabus

•Summary

•Stories

•Play

•Speech

What does a variation of What does a variation of sentence structure create for us?sentence structure create for us?

What would it be like if all What would it be like if all sentences were structured the sentences were structured the

same? What if we had all simple same? What if we had all simple sentences?sentences?

Varied Sentence Structure Varied Sentence Structure CreatesCreates::

•FlowFlow

•ExcitementExcitement

•Change of paceChange of pace

•EmphasisEmphasis

•Shows unity….allows us to tie ideas together and see a Shows unity….allows us to tie ideas together and see a relationshiprelationship

If All Sentences Were Structured If All Sentences Were Structured the Same…the Same…

Writing would beWriting would be::

boring, choppy, lack feeling and emphasisboring, choppy, lack feeling and emphasis

REVIEW!REVIEW!

*What is a Simple *What is a Simple Sentence?Sentence?*What is an Independent *What is an Independent Clause?Clause?

*What is a *What is a Compound Compound Sentence?Sentence?

Complex SentencesComplex Sentences

1 + 1… 1 of each!

Definition: 1 independent clause + 1 dependent clause (at least)

Example: When I go home from school, (Dep) I like to ride my four wheeler. (Ind)

What’s the subordinating conjunction in the dependent clause?

When

Compound -Complex Compound -Complex SentencesSentences

Definition: 2 independent clauses (at least) + 1

dependent clause (at least)

Example: I enjoy listening to Quran, and I just bought a new CD since my grandma gave me

money for my birthday.What is 1 Ind. Clause you see?

What is the 2nd Ind. Clause you see?

What is the Dep. Clause you see?

Compound -Complex Compound -Complex SentencesSentences

Continued…

Example: I enjoy listening to Quran, and I just bought a new CD since my grandma gave me

money for my birthday.What specifically is connecting the 2 Ind. Clauses?

Comma & the Coordinating Conjunction “and”…Remember,

it’s a FANBOY!

The Subordinating Conjunction since

What specifically is introducing the Dep. Clause?

StructurStructure?e?

SimpleSimple

Independent clause?

Gatherings are Gatherings are frequentfrequent

2. In October, like a In October, like a lot of other months, lot of other months,

gatherings are gatherings are frequent.frequent.

Notice…no conjunction!

The Four Sentence The Four Sentence StructuresStructures

SENTENCE STRUCTURE

INDEPENDENT CLAUSES

DEPENDENT CLAUSES

Simple 1 0

Compound 2 or more 0

Complex 1 1 or more

Compound-Complex 2 or more 1 or more