Types of Sentences and Clauses

Front

Independent clause example:

Back

I plan to do my homework.

Front

Dependent clause example:

Back

After Sue ate her breakfast.

Front

Dependent clause in: 'Lolita had coffee with breakfast after she realized she was out of tea.'

Back

After she realized she was out of tea.

Front

Independent clause in: 'Jason did his homework after he finished eating dinner.'

Back

Jason did his homework.

Front

Independent or dependent clause? After Amy sneezed all over the tuna salad.

Back

dependent

Front

Type of sentence: Joe waited for the train, but the train was late.

Back

compound

Front

Type of sentence: Because Mary was late for school, she didn't take her test.

Back

complex

Front

Type of sentence: Joe waited for the train.

Back

simple

Front

Sentence type: I am very smart, yet I do not enjoy school.

Back

compound

Front

Type of sentence: 'While the movie was playing, I graded my papers.'

Back

complex