Types of Sentences

Types of SentencesSimpleCompoundComplex

Simple SentencesA simple sentence is one independent clause.

It expresses a complete thought.

It has one subject and one verb.

Simple SentencesExamples:Hasimahs sweater is red.You need to be quiet.Ms. Salmah did a cartwheel.The boy ate pizza.I play soccer.Homework is boring.She likes burger.School is fun.

Compound SentencesA compound sentence is a sentence with 2 or more independent clauses joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

It will have 2 simple subjects and 2 simple predicates.Compound SentencesExamples:

(Mail planned to go to the hockey game), but (he couldnt get tickets.)

(Andre loves monkeys), but (he also likes cats.)

Coordinating ConjunctionsCoordinating Conjunctions are used to join together 2 independent clauses.

Examples:ForAndNorButOrYetSo FANBOYS

Complex SentencesA complex sentence is one independent clause plus one dependent clause.

Each clause has its own subject and verb, but the dependent clause cant stand alone.

The two clauses are joined by a subordinating conjunction.

Complex SentencesExamples:When Alif was little, he did very weird things.

Ava stands at the bottom of the cliff while the climber moves up the rock.

Subordinating ConjunctionsAAAWWUBBIS!AsAlthoughAfterWhenWhileUntilBecauseBeforeIfSince

Lets practiceMore examples1. Simple sentence: The boy wanted an ice-cream. He had to eat his pizza first. (subject) (verb) (object)

2. Compound sentence: FANBOYSThe boy wanted an ice cream but he had to eat his pizza first.

3. Complex sentence: AAAWWUBBISAlthough the boy wanted an ice cream, he had to eat his pizza first.

Form compound and complex sentences from the simple sentences given.Simple : The teacher saw the girl.

Compound:

Complex:More exerciseSimple : I like to play basketball.

Compound:

Complex: