SENTENCE TYPES BY CLAUSES

Simple SentenceA simple sentence has one independent clause.

Mr. Roshto ate all the donuts at Krispy Kreme.

Compound SentenceA compound sentence contains two independent

clauses.

Mr. Roshto ate all the donuts at Krispy Kreme, and he exploded.

Complex SentenceA complex sentence contains one independent

clause and one dependent clause.

Because he was hungry, Mr. Roshto ate all the donuts at Krispy Kreme.

Compound-Complex SentenceA compound-complex sentence contains two

independent clauses and one dependent clause.

Because he was hungry, Mr. Roshto ate all the donuts at Krispy Kreme, and he exploded.

Let’s review …Simple sentence1 independent clauseCompound sentence2 independent clausesComplex sentence1 independent clause, 1 dependent clauseCompound-complex sentence2 independent clauses, 1 dependent clause

Look at the following sentences and decide which type of sentence each is.

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Mr. Perry was very happy when the basketball team won the game.

When you study for your test, study your review guide; the test is similar to the review guide.

You have to do what your momma says.

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Since he forgot his money, he didn’t get to buy anything at Sonic with his friends after school.

After the girl got sick, she called her mom, and her mom drove her home.

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