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Simple Sentences

A simple sentence has the most basic

elements needed to create a complete

thought.

Subject

Predicate

Simple Sentences

A simple sentence can also be referred to as an

independent clause. It is "independent"

because, while it might be part of a compound

or complex sentence, it can also stand by itself.

Examples

Joe waited for the train.

Subject: Joe

Predicate: waited for the

train.

Examples

I looked for Mary and Samantha at

the bus station.

Subject: I

Predicate: looked

Compound Sentences

A compound sentence refers to a sentence made up of two independent clauses (or simple sentences) connected to one another with a coordinating conjunction, and a comma. (F.A.N.B.O.Y.S)

For

And

Nor

But

Yet

So

Compound Sentences

Coordinating conjunctions go

with compound sentences!!!!!

• FANBOYS are examples of coordinating conjunctions.

Examples

Joe waited for the train, but the train was late.

Subject: Joe

Predicate: waited

Coordinating Conjunction: , but

Second complete thought: the train was late.

Examples

I looked for Mary and Samantha at the bus

station, but they arrived at the station before

noon and left on the bus before I arrived.

Subject: I

Predicate: looked

Coordinating conjunction: , but

Second complete thought: the arrived at the station

Complex Sentences

A complex sentence is made up of

an simple sentence (independent

clause) and one or more dependent

clauses connected to it.

Complex Sentences

A dependent clause is a group of words that

contains a subject but does not express a

complete thought.

A dependent clause is not a complete sentence

it is DEPENDENT on the independent clause.

Examples of Dependent

Clauses

because Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus

station before noon.

while he waited at the train station.

after they left on the bus.

Subordinating

ConjunctionsTo help remember the most common

subordinating conjunctions use the

acronym AAAWWUBIS.

Subordinating conjunctions go with complex

sentences!

After

Although

As

When

While

Until

Because

If

Since

Some extra subordinating

Conjunctions are

• Before

• Where

• Even though

• Though

• Unless

• Whereas

Examples

When he handed in his homework, he forgot to

give the teacher the last page.

AAAWWUBIS: When

Dependent Clause: he handed in his homework

Independent Clause: he forgot to give the teacher the

last page.

*Notice that there is a comma used because the subordinating

conjunction a.k.a AAAWWUBIS is at the beginning of the

sentence.

Examples

The teacher returned the homework after she

noticed the error.

AAAWWUBIS: after

Independent Clause: The teacher returned the

homework

Dependent Clause: after she noticed the error.

*Notice there is NOT a comma used in the sentence because

the subordinating conjunction a.k.a “AAAWWUBIS” is in the

middle of the sentence.

Compound Complex

Compound Complex Sentences have twoindependent clauses, and one or more dependent clauses.

Basically a compound complex sentence has two complete thoughts, and one or more half sentences.

Examples

Although I like to go camping, I haven't had the

time to go lately, and I haven't found anyone to

go with.

Independent: I haven't had the time to go lately

Independent :I haven't found anyone to go with.

Dependent: Although I like to go camping

*Notice there is a comma used because the subordinating conjunction is at

the beginning of the sentence.

What type of sentence?

How far away is the park from the school and

what time do we have to come home?

What type of sentence?

How far away is the park from the school and

what time do we have to come home?

Compound! The word “and” is a coordinating

conjunction, and the sentence has two

complete thoughts.

What type of sentence?

Though the movie was quite long, it was

educational.

What type of sentence?

Though the movie was quite long, it was

educational.

Complex! The sentence has only ONE

complete thought (Independent Clause)

and ONE dependent clause.*The subordinating conjunction is at the beginning of the

sentence so a comma is needed.

What type of sentence?

Jenny hid under the bed while Leon hid in the

cabinet.

What type of sentence?

Jenny hid under the bed while Leon hid in the

cabinet.

Compound! This sentence has

two independent clauses connected

by a coordinating conjunction.

What type of sentence?

Consumers buy fewer goods when the prices

rise.

What type of sentence?

Consumers buy fewer goods when the prices

rise.

Complex because there is one

independent clause, and one dependent.

What type of sentence?

Because it was expensive, we were unable to

buy the necklace.

What type of sentence?

Because it was expensive, we were unable to

buy the necklace.

Complex! There is one

independent clause, and one dependent.

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