Sentence FormsSimple SentencesCompound SentencesComplex SentencesCompound-Complex Sentences

Simple

SentencesA.) Some students like to study in the mornings.B.) Sydney and Lauren play soccer in the afternoons. C.) Shelly goes to the library and studies every day.

Also called an Independent Clause – contains a Subject and a Predicate (Verb) and it Expresses a Complete Thought

1.) Megan and DeAnne auditioned for the lead role in the musical. 2.) The kittens were adopted by the family.3.) Peanut butter and grape jelly sandwiches are Jaime’s favorite.4.) StuCo decorated the cafeteria for the Homecoming Dance. 5.) The surprise party was organized by Kathy’s two best friends.

Identify the Subject and Predicate (Verb) in these Simple Sentences:

Compound Sentences

*Contains 2 independent clauses (simple sentences) joined by a coordinating conjunction.

*The conjunctions are as follows: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

(Helpful Hint: The first letter of each conjunction spells FANBOYS)

*These conjunctions are always preceded by a comma.

Identify the conjunction in these COMPOUND sentences:

1.) I am going to the dance, so I have to buy a new dress.

2.) Jerry took the pictures, and Alicia developed them.

3.) New York is on the East Coast, and California is on the West Coast.

4.) Seth walked into the crowded room, but I couldn’t find him.

5.) Is the party on Friday, or is it on Saturday?

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*Has an intendent clause joined by a dependent clause/subordinate clause.

-Dependent clauses do NOT express a complete thought and can’t stand alone as sentences.

-A dependent clause begins with a subordinating conjunction:

Because, since, after, although, if, when, etc.*Follow these formats when writing complex sentences:--DEPENDENT CLAUSE, INDEPENDENT CLAUSEBecause I have no milk, I’ll go to the store.--INDEPENDENT CLAUSE, DEPENDENT CLAUSEI’ll go to the store because I have no milk.

Examples:

1.) When he handed in his homework, he forgot to hand the teacher the last page.2.) The teacher returned the homework after she noticed the error. 3.) The students are studying because they have a test tomorrow. (HINT: You really do)4.) After they finished studying, Jack and Diane went to the Tasty Freeze.

Identify the conjunction in these COMPLEX sentences:

1.) Because it was raining, the game was cancelled.2.) When I am sick, I do not go to school.3.) He is not going because I forgot to invite him.4.) George watched football because Sarah went shopping.5.) If you want pizza, you need to order it now.

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*Contains 2 Independent clauses (simple sentences) & 1 Dependent (Subordinate) clause.

**Put a comma AFTER the dependent/subordinate clause IF it begins the sentence.

***Put a comma BEFORE the FANBOYS that connect the 2 independent clauses.

Examples:

1.) Charlie could not hear his watch because it had stopped, and he was worried. 2.) Because it had stopped, Charlie could not hear his watch, and he was worried. 3.) Although Mom called out for Linus, no one answered, and Mom was scared. 4.) No one answered when Mom called out for Linus, and Mom was scared.