Syntax - Clauses and Sentences

Simple Sentence: one independent clause.

​types of sentences

Ileana loves reading and teaching.
Cid enjoys and eats cookies.
Deb and Pilar always pass their tests!

Compound Sentence: two or more independent clauses.

​types of sentences

Nalle likes reading and Bren enjoys writing.
He enjoys school, however, he hates math.
I enjoy history; she enjoys algebra.

coordinating conjunction

conjunctive adverb

semicolon

Multiple Choice

Traffic was heavy this morning, but I still arrived on time.

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentece

Multiple Choice

She studied all night; her dedication was evident.

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentece

Complex Sentence: one or more dependent clauses.

​types of sentences

Alexis couldn't participate because his microphone doesn't work.
Majo, who is always present, wasn't in class yesterday.

subordinating conjunction

relative pronoun

Multiple Choice

The book that she lent me was incredibly fascinating.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

Compound-Complex Sentence: 2+ independent clauses joined to 1+ dependent clauses.

​types of sentences

I missed the bus, but I managed to catch a ride with my friend, who was heading in the same direction.

Multiple Choice

He missed his train; therefore, he had to wait for the next one

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

Multiple Choice

She found a wallet on the ground, which contained some cash and identification.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex