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Sentence Structures : Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex

Sentence Structures : Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex. What is sentence structure anyway?. The structure of a sentence refers to : The kinds and # of clauses a sentence has. What is a clause again?. Group of words with a subject & verb

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Sentence Structures : Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex

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  1. Sentence Structures: Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex

  2. What is sentence structure anyway? The structure of a sentence refers to: The kinds and #of clauses a sentence has.

  3. What is a clause again? • Group of words with a subject & verb • May or may not have a complete thought

  4. When will a clause have a complete thought? Ask Webbie! That’s right…if it’s i-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t! So… an independent clause has what 3 things? • Subject • Verb • Complete Thought

  5. When will a clause nothave a complete thought? If it’s Dependent! What kinds of words introduce dependent clauses again? Subordinating Conjunctions: if, when, because, since, Relative Pronouns: that, which, who, whom, whose &

  6. Simple Sentence Definition: 1 Independent Clause Example: I like to play softball. It’s so easy, it’s a piece of cake! “It’s a cakewalk!!!” “Hey, that’s a simple sentence too!!!”

  7. Compound Sentence Definition: 2 (or more) Independent Clauses Example: I went to the game early, but I forgot my wallet. 1 Independent + 1 Independent = 2 Independent Clauses! Think of a compound word…basketball!

  8. What part of speech combines things? Conjunctions! This is how you will combine clauses & sentences together!

  9. What are 3 ways to combine/punctuate sentences? • Comma + Conjunction • Semicolon • Period + Capital Letter

  10. WITH A PARTNER, MAKE A CHART OF 2 THINGS: 1.Times when Simple Sentences would be effective 2. Times when Compound Sentences would be effective

  11. What does a variation of sentence structure create for us? What would it be like if all sentences were structured the same? What if we had all simple sentences?

  12. If All Sentences Were Structured the Same… Writing would be: boring, choppy, lack feeling and emphasis • Varied Sentence Structure Creates: • Flow • Excitement • Change of pace • Emphasis • Shows unity….allows us to tie ideas together and see a relationship

  13. Combine These Simple Sentences by Using Conjunctions! Use at least 1 subordinating conjunction and various FANBOYS! (May use same partner to do this!) • Rihanna’s charity work and thriving career kept her plenty busy. • She would also like to spread her wings in other areas. • She made her debut playing in a movie. • She plans on taking acting lessons. • She can do even more acting.

  14. Optional Answer: Although Rihanna’s charity work and thriving career keep her plenty busy, she would also like to spread her wings in other areas. She made her debut playing in a movie, and plans on taking acting lessons, so she can do even more acting.

  15. REVIEW! *What is a Simple Sentence? *What is an Independent Clause? *What is a Compound Sentence?

  16. Complex Sentences Definition: 1 independent clause + 1 dependent clause (at least) • Example: When I go home from school, (Dep) I like to ride my four wheeler. (Ind) 1 + 1… 1 of each! What’s the subordinating conjunction in the dependent clause? When

  17. Compound -Complex Sentences Definition: 2 independent clauses (at least) + 1 dependent clause (at least) • Example: I enjoy listening to music, and I just bought a new CD since my grandma gave me money for my birthday. What is 1 Ind. Clause you see? What is the 2nd Ind. Clause you see? What is the Dep. Clause you see?

  18. Compound -Complex Sentences Continued… • Example: I enjoy listening to music, and I just bought a new CD since my grandma gave me money for my birthday. Comma & the Coordinating Conjunction “and”…Remember, it’s a FANBOY! What specifically is connecting the 2 Ind. Clauses? What specifically is introducing the Dep. Clause? The Subordinating Conjunction since

  19. Let’s Try Some!Tell what type of sentence structure each sentence is. 1. People who are dressing up for Halloween begin by deciding their character. Structure? Complex People begin by deciding their character Independent clause? who are dressing up for Halloween Dependent clause?

  20. 2. In October, like a lot of other months, gatherings are frequent. Structure? Simple Independent clause? Gatherings are frequent Notice…no conjunction!

  21. 3. One of the most common problems that trick-or-treaters face is cavities; another is being cold. Structure? Compound-Complex Independent clause #1 ? One of the most common problems is cavities Dependent clause? that trick-or-treaters face Independent clause #2 ? another is being cold

  22. 4. As a rule, Halloween can be fun, but you should always be careful. Structure? Compound Independent clause #1 ? Halloween can be fun You should always be careful Independent clause #2? What is “as a rule”? A phrase

  23. The Four Sentence Structures

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