EQ: How do I identify simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences?

1. Sentence Structure EQ: How do I identify simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences?

2. Types of Sentences Simple Compound Independent Clause- Dependent Clause- Complex Compound- Complex

3. Types of Sentences Simple Compound -HASTWO or more independent clauses AND NO dependent clauses -JOINED by comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) OR a semi-colon -clauses MUST beclosely related -CONTAINS ONE independent clause -AND NOdependent clauses -makes ONE complete thought Independent Clause- -DOES express a complete thought -CAN stand alone as a sentence -HAS a subject and a verb -MAIN clause Dependent Clause- -DOES NOT express a complete thought -CANNOT stand alone as a sentence -HAS a subject and a verb -STARTS with relative pronoun OR a subordinating conjunction -AKA – subordinate clause -3 types – adjective, adverb, noun clauses Compound- Complex Complex -CONTAINS ONE independent clause -AND ONEor more dependent clauses -HAS relative pronoun (that, which, who, whom, whose) or subordinating conjunction (A WHITE BUS) to indicate dependent clause -HAS TWOor more independent clauses -AND has ONEor more dependent clauses

4. Types of Sentences Simple Compound Independent Clause- -DOES express a complete thought -CAN stand alone as a sentence -HAS a subject and a verb -MAIN clause I;I I,cI SV SSV SVV SSVV Dependent Clause- -DOES NOT express a complete thought -CANNOT stand alone as a sentence -HAS a subject and a verb -STARTS with relative pronoun OR a subordinating conjunction -AKA – subordinate clause -3 types – adjective, adverb, noun clauses Complex Compound- Complex D,I ID D,ID * There are many combinations D,I;I ID,cI * There are many combinations

5. Compound Complex Simple Compound Complex Has one independent clause and no subordinate (dependent) clause Has two or more independent clauses but no dependent (subordinate) clauses Has one independent clause and at least one subordinate (dependent clause) Has the elements of BOTH a complex sentence AND a compound sentence EXAMPLES: 1) Ron has found a pearl in an oyster. 2) During the day, Thelma and Leo buy automobiles. 3) Then they repair and sell the cars. EXAMPLE: 1) I ate dinner, and I did my homework. Independent clause: I ate dinner Independent clause: I did my homework Conjunction: and EXAMPLES: 1) Because I like to read, I often go to the library that is down the street. Independent clause: I often go to the library. Dependent clause: Because I like to read Dependent clause: That is down the street EXAMPLE: 1) When my mother came home, I ate dinner, and I did my homework. Independent clause: I ate dinner. Independent clause: I did my homework. Dependent clause: When my mother came home Conjunction: and HINTS: 1) Look for coordinating conjunctions (FAN BOYS.) 2) Look for semicolons HINT: Think about the “A White Bus” words – subordinating conjunctions HINT (2): Look for relative pronouns – who, whose, whom, which, that

6. Clause Types Dependent Independent Can NOT stand alone DEPENDS on something else to help it survive Can stand all by itself Doesn’t need any help Think of a baby. They DEPEND on their parents to help them survive. They CANNOT stand alone. Think of an adult. They are independent. They can stand alone.

7. Compound Simple Compound Complex Complex

8. Simple Architects design buildings.

9. Compound • Architects create blueprints,andthese blueprints help the contractors to build the buildings.

10. Complex • Because there is a system called Computer Aided Design,the architects are able to make blueprints.

11. Compound Complex • While they are looking at the blueprints, sometimes the contractors find mistakes,andthe architect will have to make corrections.

12. SENTENCE TYPES REVIEW AND PRACTICE • Directions: In each of the following sentences, put parenthesis ( ) around INDEPENDENT CLAUSES, underline _________ each DEPENDENT CLAUSE, X each COORDINATING CONJUNCTION, and circle each SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION. • After analyzing the sentence, decide on the sentence type: simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. • Simple b. Compound c. Complex d. Compound-Complex • Cathy loves science, and she is very good in algebra. • The kind students worked hard, and the teacher appreciated it. • During the break, the students bought lunch and ice cream. • We will go out for ice cream after we eat the delicious fried liver. • She went to the movie because the bowling alley was closed. • Before you finish the test, you should check your answers, but you may not talk to your partner. • After the delicious meal, the old man fell asleep. • The boy sold his stereo which was very old. • Since it is the end of the quarter, we have no school on Monday. • We went to the game, but our parents went out to dinner.

13. SENTENCE TYPES REVIEW AND PRACTICE • Directions: In each of the following sentences, put parenthesis ( ) around INDEPENDENT CLAUSES, underline _________ each DEPENDENT CLAUSE, X each COORDINATING CONJUNCTION, and circle each SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION. • After analyzing the sentence, decide on the sentence type: simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. • Simple b. Compound c. Complex d. Compound-Complex • Kim, Jolanda, and Johnny played in the game. • My friend likes to sing, but she has a really bad voice. • The old lady likes to watch movies, but the old man likes to read books. • We saw the movie after we read the book. • The examples that you studied last night should prepare you for the test, but you still need to check each answer • The student smiled when he finished the language arts test. • Mr. Smith, who was leaving the room in a hurry, hit his toe on the door, but he did not break it. • Many students like the teacher who needs a hearing aid. • The teacher sensed that the students were confused, so she asked for more effort from the group. • The student received a letter because he was getting ready for the trip; he needs to get it signed.

14. LAST MAN STANDING • I will place a sentence on the screen. • When you see the sentence, decide what type of object is the boldfaced word. Is it an “simple,” “compound” “complex” or “compound-complex?” • On the count of three, you will hold up the card that shows your answer choice. • If you get the answer correct, then you will remain standing. If you get it wrong, I will ask you to sit down. • Your objective is to be the last one standing.

15. I can do many exciting things. Answer: SIMPLE

16. Although I am able to do many exciting things, I have difficulty finding time to do them. Answer: COMPLEX

17. While going to the store, I found a little puppy, and I took it home. Answer: COMPOUND

18. Jose studied many hours for his test. Answer: SIMPLE

19. Most of the students enjoyed the reading, but many of them were too lazy to complete it. Answer: COMPOUND

20. While she attended the basketball game, Callie ran into Michael Jordan. Answer: COMPLEX

21. Callie ran into Michael Jordan while she attended the basketball game. Answer: COMPLEX

22. She couldn’t contain her excitement. Answer: SIMPLE

23. When she tripped and fell, she hurt her leg. Answer: COMPLEX

24. The students will organize a coat-and-hat drive this winter, for homeless people often do not have warm clothes. Answer: COMPOUND

25. Sean tutors, and he helps students learn language arts. Answer: COMPOUND

26. Some children have no books, and volunteers can hold book drives for them. Answer: COMPOUND

27. Mr. Luizzo, who is a retired pilot, talked to us about his experiences in enemy territory. Answer: COMPLEX

28. Although the Foster Grandparent Program is more than 30 years old, many people do not know about it. Answer: COMPLEX

29. The story, which made them laugh, was about a monkey. Answer: COMPLEX