DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE 4 TYPES OF SENTENCES?

1. A SIMPLE SENTENCE … Has one independent clause. Independent Clause: a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought.

EXAMPLES: Jake reads magazines. Jake reads magazines and novels. Jake and Keli read magazines. *NOTICE: No punctuation (commas or semi-colons) are needed for these types of sentences.*

2. A COMPOUND SENTENCE … Has two independent clauses joined by a: semi-colon comma and coordinating conjunction (____, and; ____, but; ____, or, etc.) semi-colon or comma, then a transition word (____; however, … ____, therefore, etc.)

EXAMPLE: Jake reads magazines, but Keli reads comics. Jake reads magazines; however, Miranda reads comics. Jake reads magazines; his friend reads comics. *NOTICE: A comma or a semi-colon is needed for these types of sentences.* Use a semi-colon between independent clauses (complete sentences) OR An independent clause+ comma+ conjunction or transition word followed by the additional clause

DIRECTIONS: DECIDE WHETHER EACH SENTENCE IS SIMPLE OR COMPOUND AND PUT IN THE CORRECT PUNCTUATION. 1. Drew walked to the store. 2. Drew walked to the store but then he went to the zoo. 3. Drew and Amber went to the store. 4. Drew and Amber went to the store and the zoo. 5. I have to go to the zoo however first I have to go to the store.

DIRECTIONS: DECIDE WHETHER EACH SENTENCE IS SIMPLE OR COMPOUND AND PUT IN THE CORRECT PUNCTUATION. 6. Nicole decided to wear a hat to school but then she took it off once she walked in the door. 7. Matt is going to 4 th hour Erin is going to lunch. 8. Cassi and Matt are going to see Avatar. 9. I have too much to do today and I am going to be really stressed. 10. Celene is running three miles today.

DIRECTIONS: DECIDE WHETHER EACH SENTENCE IS SIMPLE OR COMPOUND AND PUT IN THE CORRECT PUNCTUATION. 11. I’ll go if I can but several events are scheduled for that day. 12. There is going to be swimming dancing and kayaking at summer camp this year. 13. We have two dogs and two cats that will be hospitalized for fleas. 14. There is a crazy outrageous assembly today be prepared!

DIRECTIONS: DECIDE WHETHER EACH SENTENCE IS SIMPLE OR COMPOUND AND PUT IN THE CORRECT PUNCTUATION. 1. (S) Drew walked to the store. 2. (C) Drew walked to the store, but then he went to the zoo. 3. (S) Drew and Amber went to the store. 4. (S) Drew and Amber went to the store and the zoo. 5. (C) I have to go to the zoo; however, first I have to go to the store.

DIRECTIONS: DECIDE WHETHER EACH SENTENCE IS SIMPLE OR COMPOUND AND PUT IN THE CORRECT PUNCTUATION. 6. (C) Nicole decided to wear a hat to school, but then she took it off once she walked in the door. 7. (C) Matt is going to 4 th hour; Erin is going to lunch. 8. (S) Cassi and Matt are going to see Avatar. 9. (C) I have too much to do today, and I am going to be really stressed. 10. (S) Celene is running three miles today.

DIRECTIONS: DECIDE WHETHER EACH SENTENCE IS SIMPLE OR COMPOUND AND PUT IN THE CORRECT PUNCTUATION. 11. (C) I’ll go if I can, but several events are scheduled for that day. 12. (S) There is going to be swimming, dancing, and kayaking at summer camp this year. 13. (S) We have two dogs and two cats that will be hospitalized for fleas. 14. (C) There is a crazy, outrageous assembly today; be prepared!

3. A COMPLEX SENTENCE … Has one dependent clause (which does not express a complete thought) followed by an independent clause.

EXAMPLES: Although Jake reads books, Miranda reads comics. Jake, who reads comics, rarely reads novels. *NOTICE: Separate dependent and independent clauses with a comma.*

4. A COMPLEX-COMPOUND SENTENCE … Has two independent clauses joined to one or more dependent clauses. Punctuation patterns are the same as they would be for compound and complex sentences.

DIRECTIONS: IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF CLAUSES IN EACH SENTENCE. THEN LABEL THE TYPE OF SENTENCE. 1. Ottawa is the capital of Canada, but Toronto is the capital of Ontario. 2. I ate sushi and left the restaurant. 3. Unless my girlfriend postpones her visit from Calgary, I will not have time to study for my exam. 4. Susanne wanted to be here, but she cannot come because her car is in the shop.

DIRECTIONS: IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF CLAUSES IN EACH SENTENCE. THEN LABEL THE TYPE OF SENTENCE. 5. I decided to eat French fries for dessert, but my mom said it was not healthy. 6. When I get to school, I think that I am going to get homework help, and then I am going to go get breakfast. 7. It’s said that conditions here in Oregon’s ranch country closely match the mountainous terrain of northern Iraq.

DIRECTIONS: IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF CLAUSES IN EACH SENTENCE. THEN LABEL THE TYPE OF SENTENCE. 8. Although my friend invited me to a party, I do not want to go. 9. Instead of doing homework, I am going to watch the State game today. 10. Depending on the weather, track practice will be outside today; however, athletes should still dress appropriately. 11. Because it is raining, we are going to run inside today.

DIRECTIONS: IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF CLAUSES IN EACH SENTENCE. THEN LABEL THE TYPE OF SENTENCE. 12. The doctor told Charlie to lose weight and exercise vigorously for forty-five minutes a day. 13. The doctor was worried that Charlie was putting on too much weight. 14. Charlie has a hard time sticking to a diet; he really loves rich, sweet desserts. 15. His new personal trainer, whose name is Adriana Bongiorno, thinks Charlie may be a lost cause.

DIRECTIONS: IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF CLAUSES IN EACH SENTENCE. THEN LABEL THE TYPE OF SENTENCE. 16. If you don't fix the car, it will continue to leak oil. 17. It is recommended that international students begin their attendance at the university in the fall semester. 18. If you travel to Peru, you should bring warm socks because it is cold at night.

DIRECTIONS: IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF CLAUSES IN EACH SENTENCE. THEN LABEL THE TYPE OF SENTENCE. 19. My dog, who is very hyper, is going to go on vacation with us this year. 20. This summer is going to be amazing because I am going to Greece. 21. The girls track team won against Adams last night; the boys track team won too. 22. However, our next meet is going to be really challenging.

DIRECTIONS: IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF CLAUSES IN EACH SENTENCE. THEN LABEL THE TYPE OF SENTENCE. 1. (I+I) Ottawa is the capital of Canada, but Toronto is the capital of Ontario. (Compound) 2. (I+I) I ate sushi and left the restaurant. (Simple OR Compound) 3. (D+I) Unless my girlfriend postpones her visit from Calgary, I will not have time to study for my exam. (Complex) 4. (I+I) Susanne wanted to be here, but she cannot come because her car is in the shop. (Compound)

DIRECTIONS: IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF CLAUSES IN EACH SENTENCE. THEN LABEL THE TYPE OF SENTENCE. 5. (I+I) I decided to eat French fries for dessert, but my mom said it was not healthy. (Compound) 6. (D+I+I) When I get to school, I think that I am going to get homework help, and then I am going to go get breakfast. (Complex-Compound) 7. (I) It’s said that conditions here in Oregon’s ranch country closely match the mountainous terrain of northern Iraq. (Simple)

DIRECTIONS: IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF CLAUSES IN EACH SENTENCE. THEN LABEL THE TYPE OF SENTENCE. 8. (D+I) Although my friend invited me to a party, I do not want to go. (Complex) 9. (D+I) Instead of doing homework, I am going to watch the State game today. (Complex) 10. (D+I+I) Depending on the weather, track practice will be outside today; however, athletes should still dress appropriately. (Complex-Compound) 11. (D+I) Because it is raining, we are going to run inside today. (Complex)

DIRECTIONS: IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF CLAUSES IN EACH SENTENCE. THEN LABEL THE TYPE OF SENTENCE. 12. (I) The doctor told Charlie to lose weight and exercise vigorously for forty-five minutes a day. (Simple) 13. (I) The doctor was worried that Charlie was putting on too much weight. (Simple) 14. (I+I) Charlie has a hard time sticking to a diet; he really loves rich, sweet desserts. (Compound) 15. (I+D+I) His new personal trainer, whose name is Adriana Bongiorno, thinks Charlie may be a lost cause. (Complex)

DIRECTIONS: IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF CLAUSES IN EACH SENTENCE. THEN LABEL THE TYPE OF SENTENCE. 16. (D+I) If you don't fix the car, it will continue to leak oil. (Complex) 17. (I) It is recommended that international students begin their attendance at the university in the fall semester. (Simple) 18. (D+I) If you travel to Peru, you should bring warm socks because it is cold at night. (Complex)

DIRECTIONS: IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF CLAUSES IN EACH SENTENCE. THEN LABEL THE TYPE OF SENTENCE. 19. (I+D+I) My dog, who is very hyper, is going to go on vacation with us this year. (Complex) 20. (I) This summer is going to be amazing because I am going to Greece. (Simple OR Compound) 21. (I+I) The girls track team won against Adams last night; the boys track team won too. (Compound) 22. (I) However, our next meet is going to be really challenging. (Simple)