1. Sentence Types & Structure

2. Simple Sentences also called independent clauses Simple sentences have just one clause with a subject and a predicate. They may have additional phrases. Example I went to the park to eat a hamburger. Kyle, Keith, and Doug, my best friend from middle school, went to the playhouse and watched Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

3. Compound Sentence Two or more independent clauses joined with a coordinating conjunction. Use commas between clauses. Example I went home, so I could get some sleep. Doug did his math work, and then he went outside to play.

4. Coordinating Conjunctions used to combine simple or independent clauses F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. For And Nor But Or Yet So

5. Complex Sentences Two or more clauses joined with a subordinating conjunction. Each clause has a subject and a predicate. If you begin a sentence with a subordinating conjunction, there MUST be a comma after the first clause. If the subordinate clause comes at the end of the sentence, you do not need to use a comma. Because you were kind, the person felt better. You should sing because singing is fun.

6. Subordinating Conjunctions Most common subordinators AfterNow thatWhen AlthoughOnceWhenever AsSinceWhere BecauseThatWherever BeforeThoughWhile Even ifUnless IfUntil

7. Compound-Complex Sentences Has at least 2 independent clauses and one or more dependent (or subordinate) clauses. Examples Because I paid attention, I got an A on the test, and I was so happy. I went home because it was getting late, but I had to wait on the porch until my mom got home.

8. Practice 1.Read and analyze each sentence. 2.Determine whether the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. 3.Write your answer. 4.Check the answer key.

9. 1 The weather has been nice, but it may rain again any day.

10. 2 Ever since the big hurricane, the city has provided extra support for the citizens.

11. 3 Dad brought candy because it was my birthday.

12. 4 If you want to go on the trip, you should bring your signed permission slip, and I’ll collect it before we go.

13. 5 I left the theatre half way through the movie.

14. 6 Reading is a great way to learn about the world you live in, and movies can also be informative because they can teach you things you did not know.

15. 7 Unless you are passing the class, the teacher will assign extra practice work.

16. 8 Friendships are important, and they help to make the world a better place.

17. Answer Key 1. compound 2. complex 3. complex 4. compound-complex 5. simple 6. compound-complex 7.complex 8. compound