Sentence structure

Sentence structure

Simple, complex, and compound sentences!

Simple Sentences

• A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb.
  

• It expresses a single complete thought that can stand on it's own.
  

Compound Sentences

• A compound sentence has two independent clauses. An independent clause is a part of a sentence that can stand alone because it contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

• Basically, a compound sentence contains two simple sentences.
  

• These independent clauses are joined by a conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. FANBOYS)
  

Complex Sentences

• A complex sentence is an independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses. A dependent clause either lacks a subject or a verb or has both a subject and a verb that does not express a complete thought.

• A complex sentence always has a subordinator (as, because, since, after, although, when) or relative pronouns (who, that, which).

Compound-Complex Sentences

• A compound-complex sentence has two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

Multiple Choice

Identify whether the sentences are simple, complex, compound or compound-complex. "Vampire Diaries is my favorite Television show, but I also love True blood.

• Simple

• Complex

• Compound

• Compound complex.

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Take the following complete and incomplete thoughts and write them as a compound, complex sentence using correct punctuation. Vampire Diaries is my favorite show. I also love True Blood. Because it has a good plot.

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Identify the sentence structure of the following sentences: The student wiped the white board that was filthy with last week’s notes.

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Write the previous sentence (The student wiped the white board that was filthy with last week’s notes.) as a simple sentence.

Multiple Choice

Identify the sentence structure of the following sentence: The trendy fashion designer released her new line on Wednesday.

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-complex

• Simple

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Using the elements provided (After months of hard work, And the line was a complete success from the beginning), write the previous sentence (The trendy fashion designer released her new line on Wednesday.) as a compound-complex sentence.

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Identify the sentence structure of the following sentence: Trina and Hareem went to a bar in Hollywood to celebrate their anniversary.

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Using the element proved, write the previous sentence (Trina and Hareem went to a bar in Hollywood to celebrate their anniversary.) as a compound sentence. The restaurant they wanted to go to was closed

Multiple Choice

Identify the sentence structure of the following sentence: Wicked Regina cast a spell on the entire city, so the citizens decided to rebel.

• Complex

• Compound

• Simple

• Compound-complex

Fill in the Blanks

Re-write the previous sentence (Wicked Regina cast a spell on the entire city, so the citizens decided to rebel.) as a compound-complex sentence.

Multiple Choice

Identify the sentence structure of the following sentence: While waiting for the paint to dry, Angela went to Home Depot, and Martin organized the

kitchen appliances.

• Compound

• Complex

• Simple

• Compound-complex

Fill in the Blanks

Re-write the previous sentence as a simple sentence: While waiting for the paint to dry, Angela went to Home Depot, and Martin organized the

kitchen appliances.

Multiple Choice

Identify the sentence structure of the following sentence: After listening to the Kanye West CD, I have new respect for his music.

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

• Simple

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Identify what piece makes the previous sentence (After listening to the Kanye West CD, I have new respect for his music.) COMPLEX

Multiple Choice

Identify the sentence structure of the following sentence: After the teacher chose groups, John and Sara were selected as partners for a project, yet Sarah did most of the work.

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-complex

• Simple

Fill in the Blanks

Identify a SIMPLE sentence with in the previous sentence: After the teacher chose groups, John and Sara were selected as partners for a project, yet

Sarah did most of the work.