SENTENCE TYPES, SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE

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ROSIDY ANAK LEO EMPAYUT
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2. Main parts of the sentence
Subject (S) Predicate (V)
Secondary parts of the sentence
Object Attribute Adverbial modifier

3. Compound-complex
sentences
Type of
senntences
Simple
sentences
Compound
sentences
Complex
sentences

5. Simple Sentence
- Subject + Verb (S+V)
.
Subject (S) Verb/ Predicate (V)
Ali is intelligent.

6. For a sentence to be classified as a simple
sentence, it must have at least one subject and
one verb.
It must have a COMPLETE THOUGHT.
-consists of one or more subjects or one or
more verbs.
- Also called an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
-Contains a SUBJECT and PREDICATE,

7. example:
a. The bird built a nest made of twigs and leaves for
its young. (1S, 1V)
b. The actress cried and laughed at the same time. (1S,
2V)
C. Pam and Tony were given awards by the school
school principal. (2S, 1V)

8. Identify the subject and predicate in these SIMPLE sentences.
1. Cindy and Sue auditioned for the lead role in the play.
2. The kittens were adopted by the family.
3. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are my favorite.
4. The committee decorated the gym for Friday night’s dance.
5. The surprise party was organized by Wendy’s two best friends.

10. -Contains two 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 of the
conjunction spells FANBOYS.)
-Except for very short sentences, these
conjunctions are always preceded by a
comma.

11. - Independent Clause + Independent Clause (I+I)
- Two or more simple sentences, when put together, can
make up a compound sentence.
Subordinating Conj
Because
even though
before
where
whenever

12. FOR
AND
NOR
BUT
OR
YET
SO

13. example:
a. She dictated, and I typed. (I+I)
[the coordinating conjunction and joins the two independent clauses]
b. The meal was expensive, but it was spoiled, so I threw it.
[the coordinating conjunction but and so join the three independent
clauses.]
* For a sentence to be classified as a compound sentence it must
have at least two independent clauses combined by a coordinating
conjunction.
.

14. Identify the conjunction in these COMPOUND sentences.
1. I am going to the dance, so I have to buy a new dress.
2. Jenny took the pictures, and Aaron developed them.
3. New York is on the East Coast, and California is on the West Coast.
4. Bill walked into the crowded room, but I can’t find him.
5. Is the party on Friday, or is it on Saturday?

16. - Independent Clause + Dependent Clause (I+D)
- It contains one independent clause (I) and one or more
dependent clauses (D) joined by a subordinating
conjunction.
- Dependent clauses do not express a complete thought
and can’t stand alone as sentences. A dependent
clause begins with a subordinating conjunction, such
as because, since, after, although, when, etc.

18. Examples:
When he handed in his homework, he forgot to hand the
teacher the last page.
The teacher returned the homework after she noticed the
error.
The students are studying because they have a test
tomorrow.
After they finished studying, Jack and Maria went to the
movies.

19. Identify the dependent clause in each COMPLEX sentence.
1. Because it was raining, the game was called off.
2. When I feel sick, I do not go to school.
3. Mark is not going since I never invited him.
4. George played football because Jean went shopping.
5. If you want a pizza, you need to order it now.

21. -Contains 2 independent clauses & 1 dependent
clause.
-Put a comma after the dependent clause if it
begins the sentence.
-Put a comma before the and, but, or or that
connects the 2 independent clauses.

22. Examples:
Charlie could not hear his watch because it had stopped, and
he was worried.
Because it had stopped, Charlie could not hear his watch,
and he was worried.
Although Sara called out for Charlie, no one answered, and
Sara was scared.
Sara could not see Charlie, but when she was on the hilltop
she could hear him cry out.