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Types of Sentences

Types of Sentences. SIMPLE, COMPOUND, and COMPLEX. Review: Simple Sentence. SUBJECT + PREDICATE= SIMPLE SENTENCE Represents a complete thought Can also be called an “independent clause” Examples: The girl laughed. The boy kicked the ball. The baby drank milk.

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Types of Sentences

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  1. Types of Sentences SIMPLE, COMPOUND, and COMPLEX

  2. Review: Simple Sentence • SUBJECT + PREDICATE= SIMPLE SENTENCE • Represents a complete thought • Can also be called an “independent clause” Examples: The girl laughed. The boy kicked the ball. The baby drank milk. The dog gave his owner a bone.

  3. Make Your Own Simple Sentence!

  4. Compound Sentence • A compound sentence is made up of two independent clausesjoined by a connector. EXAMPLE: Mary baked a cake, and she brought soda to the party. The bear scared the campers; he was tall and scary.

  5. CONNECTORS • Coordinating Conjunctions • “FANBOYS” • FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO • Conjunctive Adverbs • Additionally, Also, Besides, Finally, Furthermore, Elsewhere, However, Henceforth, In comparison, In contrast, Likewise, Meanwhile, Moreover, Next, Nonetheless, Now, Otherwise, Rather, Similarly, Still, Then, Therefore, Yet • Semicolon

  6. Rules For Creating Compound Sentences • RULE #1: • Independent clauses can be joined by a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) • Joe read the novel, and his friend saw the movie. • RULE #2: • Independent clauses can be joined by a semicolon • Joe read the novel; his friend saw the movie. • RULE #3: • Independent clauses can be joined by a semi-colon, a conjunctive adverb, and a comma • Joe read the novel; however, his friend saw the movie.

  7. Create Your Own! I have to buy a new dress. Aaron developed the pictures. California is on the West Coast. I can’t find Bill. Is the party on Saturday? Alex cooked dinner. • I’m going to the dance. • Jenny took the pictures. • New York is on the East Coast. • Bill walked into the crowded room. • Is the party on Friday? • Maria played football.

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