Sentence Structure

Sentence (1) Sentence? 1 subject + 1 verb + expresses complete thought E.g:The boy kicked the ball.

Sentence (2) Types of sentences 1.Simple Sentence 2.Compound Sentence 3.Complex Sentence 4.Complex – Compound Sentence

Simple Sentence (1) One subject – verb pair who what Subject + Verb action condition

Simple Sentence (2) Several possibilities S VNasir enjoyed the movie. S S VNasir and his friends enjoyed the movie. S V VNasir ate and drank at the same time. S S V VNasir and his friends enjoyed and laughed at the same time.

Simple Sentence (3) Confusing SVA 1.There+the be verb E.gThere is a student in the hall. There are three students in the hall. There was no reason for his action. There were many reasons for his success.

Simple Sentence (4) 2. Prepositional Phrase of, with, in, at, on +noun/pronoun E.g:One (of my sons) is married. Six kinds of rice are available in the grocery store.

Simple Sentence (5) 3. Always Singular One, Neither, Either, Much, Each, Nothing, Anyone/Anybody E.g:Nothing ever happens in my life. Is anyone home?

Simple Sentence (6) 4. Always Plural Both, Several, Many E.g :Both of my parents are doctors. Several of my friends speak English. Many of my course mate work in the library.

Simple Sentence (7) 5.Singular VS Plural Some, All, Most, A lot, None

Compound Sentence (1) Two or more simple sentences Two or more subject – verb pair SV +, (comma) + coordinating conjuction + SV E.g: The gold disappeared with the mice, so the greedy man got nothing.

Compound Sentence (2) Coordinating Conjunctions? F A N B O Y S

Compound Sentence (3) introduce a reason or course sentences alike two negative sentences opposite or contrast choice or alternatives something unexpected or surprising to show result of the previous sentence For And So But Nor Or Yet

Compound Sentence (4) 3 comma rules Use a comma after a time order signal before a subject. (Then, soon and now does not need a comma after) Use a comma after the first sentence of compound sentence before coordinating conjunctions. Use a comma in between items in a series of 3 items or more.

Complex Sentence (1) I was scared, I carefully crossed the bridge. Although Dependent Clause Independent Clause Subordinating Conjunction

Complex Sentence (2) I carefully crossed the bridge I was afraid. although Dependent Clause Independent Clause Subordinating Conjunction

Subordinating Conjunctions Time after as as soon as Before Since Until Complex Sentence (3) when whenever while

Subordinating Conjunctions Reason because since as although Complex Sentence (4) Place where whenever

Complex Sentence (5) Dependent Clause? Cannot stand on its own. Begin with subordinating conjunctions. E.g: …while he waited at the train station. …when she was asleep.

Complex Sentence (6) Independent Clause Also known as simple sentence. Can stand on its own. E.g: Joe realize that the train was late. Elena was robbed.

Compound Complex Sentence Has at least 3 clauses, at least 2 are independent. I wanted to travel after I graduated from college; however, I had to go to work immediately. After I graduated from college, I wanted to travel, but I had to go to work immediately.

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