1. Types of Sentences
Simple and Compound

2. Simple Sentences
A simple sentence is the most basic sentence you can write.
It is one independent clause.
It has a complete subject and a complete predicate.
The subject is who or what the sentence is about.
The predicate includes the verbs and any other parts of the sentence.
A simple sentence can have more than one subject and verb.

3. Simple Sentences I ran. I ran up the stairs.
I is the subject. Ran is the verb.
I ran up the stairs.
I is the subject. Ran is the verb. Up the stairs is a prepositional phrase.
I ran up the stairs and fell back down.
I is the subject. Ran and fell are the two verbs. Up the stairs is a prepositional phrase. Back down tells where the person went; therefore, they are adverbs.

4. Compound Sentences
Compound sentences are two independent clauses put together.
You can join independent clauses two ways.
Semicolon ;
Comma + a FANBOYS
If you use a semicolon, you do not need a comma and FANBOYS.

5. Compound Sentences
The FANBOYS are
For
And
Nor
But Or
Yet So

6. Compound Sentences I want to go to school, for I need
to pass 9th grade.
I need to learn how to write
sentences, and I know it is possible.
I did not need a jacket, nor did I need
gloves today.

7. Compound Sentences I want to go to school; I need to pass 9th grade.
I need to learn how to write
sentences; I know it is possible.
I did not need a jacket; I did not need
gloves today.