English Language

English Language- Types of sentences

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Do you know the different types of sentences?

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• No

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How many types of sentences are there?

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There are three types of sentences.

Simple Sentence

Compound Sentence

Complex Sentence

Simple Sentences

Simple sentences have one subject and one verb or predicate.

A simple sentence has the most basic elements that make it a sentence: a subject, a verb, and a completed thought.

Simple Sentences

Example

Joe waited for the train.

Compound Sentences

A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a comma, semicolon or conjunction.

An independent clause is a clause that has a subject and verb and forms a complete thought. 

Compound Sentences

They got there early, and they got really good seats.

Complex Sentences

Complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, but a dependent clause even though it has a subject and a verb cannot stand alone. 

Complex Sentences

Example

Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave.

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Complete these sentences as quickly as possible.

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has two independent clauses.

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types of sentences.

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clause cannot stand alone.

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