Types of Sentences

Simple Sentences Simple sentences are the most basic type of sentence They are made up of one subject and one verb, or one independent clause. Ex: The boy runs. We often add elements to a sentence to give more detail. The boy runs for the high school track team (even though I added a prepositional phrase, the sentence is still simple because it is made up one independent clause with a phrase) Phrases do not have both a subject and a verb.

Simple Sentences Simple sentences may include a compound subject or a compound verb. Even though a conjunction is present, the sentence is still simple because the subjects and/or verbs go together. Ex: Margaret and Michael had a huge fight last week. Margaret laughed and hung up the phone.

Compound Sentences This type of sentence joins two complete thoughts (or independent clauses) with a comma and a conjunction (and, but, or, so) or a semicolon. Ex: Michael washed the dishes, and Susan vacuumed the house. Michael washed the dishes; Susan vacuumed the house. (Michael washed the dishes. Susan vacuumed the house.)

Complex Sentences This type of sentence contains an independent clause and a dependent clause A dependent clause contains a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone as a complete idea Ex of dependent clause: When you find the answer By adding the dependent clause to an independent clause, we can create a complete idea/sentence: Ex: When you find the answer, let me know. IF THE DEPENDENT CLAUSE COMES BEFORE THE INDEPENDENT CLAUSE, YOU MUST USE A COMMA BETWEEN THEM!!!!!!

Compound-Complex Sentences A compound-complex sentence must have 2 or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Ex: Tom knew my name, but he forgot it when the teacher asked him for it. Ex: While I am on vacation, I like to visit museums, but my brother likes to stay at the pool.

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