1. Lesson: Introduction to Online Media.
Sentence Structures

2. Sentence structures Simple Sentence
A simple sentence has one idea in it (one verb i.e. doing word/action word).
Examples of simple sentences:
Sam waited for the taxi. "waited" = verb
Jenny and Sam took the taxi. "took" = verb
I looked for Jenny and Sam at the taxi point. "looked" = verb

3. Sentence structures Compound Sentence
A compound sentence is made up of two ideas (two verbs i.e. doing words/action words) connected to one another with a linking word (also called CONJUNCTIONS). The following conjunctions are used to write compound sentences.
And, But, For, Nor, Or, Yet, So
Examples of compound sentences:
1. Sam waited for the ferry, but the ferry was late.
2. Jenny and Sam arrived at the port before noon, and they left on the ferry before I arrived.
3. Jenny and Sam left on the ferry before I arrived, so I did not see them at the port.

4. Sentence structures Complex Sentence
A complex sentence is made up of more than one idea (more than one verb i.e. doing word/action word) connected to one another with a linking word (also called CONJUNCTIONS) or a comma (,). A complex sentence has one main clause (main idea) supported by one or more sub-ordinate clauses (supporting ideas). Below are some of the most common linking words used in complex sentences:
After, Although, As, Because, Before, Even though, If , Since, Though, Unless, Until, When, Whenever, Whereas, Wherever, While.
Examples of complex sentences:
1) While she waited at the airport, Polly realized that the plane was late.
2) After they left on the ferry, Jenny and Sam realized that Dan was waiting at the port.