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 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 9 th 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 had breakfast this morning, but I am still hungry. Sara likes to dance, yet she doesn’t know how. She needed her hair done, so she went to the hair shop.

8. 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.

9. Assignment-On a separate sheet of paper! Write 4 simple sentences. Write 4 compound sentences. The compound sentences must use 3 different FANBOYS and one semicolon. You can only use the subject I once. Two of your simple sentences must have a compound subject, and two of your simple sentences must have a compound verb.