Sentence Structure Type

SimpleCompoundComplexCompound-complex

Declarative Interrogative Exclamatory Imperative

Simple

1 independent clause that can contain . . . Compound subject

My favorite students and I love English! Compound verb

I read and run for fun. Compound direct objects

I like books and shoes. Compound indirect objects

I gave Coleter and Tyler detention for being tardy. Variations of all the above

Kalin, Justin, and Zac tease and mock him and her constantly.

Compound

1 independent clause, FANBOYS 1 independent clause I am tired of winter, so I am excited for spring!

1 independent clause; 1 independent clause I love learning new concepts; I will always love learning.

Technically, a sentence can have 4 independent clauses . . . 1 independent, cc 1 independent; 1 independent, cc 1

independent I like hiking, and I also like running; however, I dislike

swimming in lakes, and I dislike being cold.

Complex—The Dependent Clause

Only 1 independent clause + 1 (or more) dependent clauses

The Adjective Clause (AKA Relative) cannot move around. It MUST be next to the noun or pronoun it describes. I like the dress that is black. I finally like him, which is something altogether

unexpected. He will ask the girl who likes him to prom. The book that is on the table, which is in the corner,

belongs to me. Here is the rule for that and which

Use that for restrictive clauses (essential) Use which for nonrestrictive clauses (nonessential)

Adverb Clause

The Adverb Clause (AKA Relative) usually starts with a subordinating conjunction (when, where, since, before, because). If you can switch it around in a sentence, it is an adverb (relative) clause. Because it is Friday, I am excited. I love it when the sun is shining. After I came home, I made dinner. I prefer picnicking where there are no

mosquitoes. I count sheep before I go to sleep.

Noun Clause

Noun clause can take the place as subject, direct object, indirect object, object of preposition, predicate nominative. Whether I like her or not is none of your concern. I wonder how this ice cream flavor tastes. I explained the directions to whomever was in

charge. What is so credible about The Incredibles is, well,

how credible it is.

TRUE OR FALSE?

A complex sentence only contains noun clauses, adverb, and adjective

clauses.

Compound-complex

2 independent + 1(or more) dependentMy name is Katness, and I love the boy who

hunts with me; however, my actions say otherwise because I kissed Peeta, who is now under the impression that I prefer him to Gale.

As an easterner, I did not know elk existed, which are beautiful animals, but I also did not expect to marry an Idahoan who kills these stalwart creatures.

Sentence Types

Declarative These are statements (declarations) I am going to the store.

Imperative These are commands. The subject is the implied you. Go to the store.

Exclamatory These are exclamations that should show powerful emotions. I’m leaving! I am so excited!

Interrogative Interrogate means to question, so these sentences are

questions. Why must you interrogate me so?

Assignment

1. Your mission is to create a 25 question quiz that assesses sentence structures and types. You can use old DGP sentences, create your own sentences, or pull them from magazines. You can ask multiple choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks, matching, identification, ect.

2. It may be a little easier to come up with questions if you base it around a theme.

3. You may work with a partner and divide and conquer, but you each submit the assignment.