TYPES OF SENTENCES Mrs. Hackworth Comp 2 LAP 2

Achieving Sentence Variety Once a writer knows the difference between the sentence types (simple, compound, complex and compound- complex), it is possible to write with sentence variety. Sentence variety helps make your writing more interesting.

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Simple Sentence A simple sentence contains a subject and verb. It expresses a single complete thought. A simple sentence is a single independent clause.

Compound Sentence A compound sentence contains two independent clauses. Conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, and yet, so) join these independent clauses. (Hint: The conjunctions spell FANBOYS.) The conjunction used can impact the meaning of the sentence.

Complex Sentence A complex sentence is an independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses. A subordinating conjunction begins the dependent clauses. A dependent clause that begins a sentence must be followed by comma. A dependent clause has a subject and a verb, but it does not make sense on its own.

Compound-Complex Sentence From the words of Joey Tribbiani: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4SddMI3NdI A compound-complex sentence has one complex sentence joined to a simple sentence with a conjunction.

Sentence Tips Remember that a compound-complex sentence contains at least 2 complete sentences joined by a conjunction. Remember that a compound-complex sentence also contains a dependent clause (or introductory clause). Remember that the dependent clause must be introduced using a transitional word or phrase.

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