Types of Sentences

Front

As the program ended.

Back

fragment

Front

A man and his son went fishing on the dock and caught several perch.

Back

simple sentence

Front

The man looked around; he had never seen anything like it before.

Back

run-on

Front

I have not seen him yet, but I will see him this afternoon.

Back

compound sentence

Front

Three bullfrogs and a box turtle slept in the sun.

Back

simple sentence

Front

In a meadow beside a cool, refreshing mountain stream.

Back

fragment

Front

The plane took off the plane soared into the sky.

Back

run-on

Front

Several dogs running around the yard and barking merrily.

Back

fragment

Front

I play the piano, and my sister plays the clarinet.

Back

compound sentence

Front

In a small barbershop, men told stories until late afternoon.

Back

simple sentence