1. Types of Sentences

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.)

5. 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!!!!!!

6. 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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