This presentation will show anyone the four types of sentences and learn how to do your own and how to find which are which

2. WHAT ARE THE TYPES:
• SIMPLE
• COMPOUND
• COMPLEX
• COMPOUND-COMPLEX

3. THE FOUR TYPES:
• Simple Sentences:
– A simple sentence has one independent
clause.
– It can stand on its own with its own verb.
– Examples:
• I like puppies
• Cats and dogs are very cute animals.
– Simple sentences can have a compound subject and/or
predicate also.

4. • Compound Sentences:
– A compound sentence contains two
independent clauses, each being able to
stand on its own.
• Examples:
– I like dogs, but Angelica likes cats.
– Cats are sleepy animals, while dogs have more energy.

5. • Conjunctive Connectors:
– Remember the term “FANBOYS”
• For
• And
• Nor
• But
• Or
• Yet
• So
– These seven words are used to connect compound,
complex, and compound-complex sentences.
– You must also use a comma with these connectors.
– Examples:
» I am very tired, but I will attend the party.
» Stacy has forgotten about her project, so she will
have to hurry to finish it before tomorrow.

6. • Complex Sentences:
– Complex Sentences must contain one or
more independent clauses and one
dependent clause.
• Examples:
– I bought Romeo and Juliet, and put it in my backpack.
– James loves math, and hates science.

7. • Compound-Complex Sentences:
– Compound-complex sentences contain two or
more independent clauses and one or more
dependent clauses.
• Examples:
– I forgot to buy the book on Thursday, so I purchased it
Friday when I finally remembered.
– I like my math class, because my teacher is interesting,
but gets boring.

8. YOUR TURN!
• Categorize these sentences as either simple,
compound, complex, or compound-complex.
– I like dogs and cats.
– Even though James has a high grade point average,
he is not intelligent.
– I went to the circus on Sunday, and I bought cotton
candy.
– Science is interesting, but I find it boring, while others
think its very helpful.
– Birds are cute, but still wild animals.
– English is very useful, for I have learned a lot from my
teachers.
– Dogs bark very loud; cats meow quietly.
– Katey is very pretty, and also smart.
– I find Physical Education in high school to be
unneccessary.

9. ANSWERS:
– Simple
– Complex
– Compound
– Compound-complex
– Complex
– Compound
– Compound
– Complex
– Simple

10. TEST TIME!
• Test yourself by seeing if you can create
your own types of simple, compound,
complex, and compound complex
sentences.
• Also look online for sentences that require
you to find which are which.