Editing and Sentence Structure

Sentence Structure - Simplified

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Simple Sentences

• A simple sentence contains only ONE independent clause

• An independent clause is a group of words that has both a subject a verb and expresses a complete thought

• I (subject) kicked (verb) the ball (object).

Compound Sentences

• A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses

• They are joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

• I (subject) kicked (verb) the ball (object) and (conjunction) it (subject) hit (verb) Tom (object).

Multiple Choice

SIMPLE SENTENCES

Which sentence is correct?

• eyes The has blue girl.

• The girl blue eyes has.

• The eyes blue girl has.

• The girl has blue eyes.

Fill in the Blanks

Write the sentence in the correct order.

1. man is The thin.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

• has beard man a The.

• The man has a beard.

• The man a beard has.

• Beard the man has.

Fill in the Blanks

Write the sentence in the correct order?

woman has nose The small a.

Multiple Choice

COMPOUND SENTENCES

Which is the correct conjunction (or connecting word) for the below sentences?

John bought new shoes.

John wore them to his game.

• and

• or

• but

• because

John bought new shoes and he wore them to his game.

Fill in the Blanks

Create a compound sentence by combining the two simple sentences below with a conjunction (connecting word).

You can use and, or, but.

Sherry played soccer. Sherry hurt her foot during the game.

Fill in the Blanks

Create a compound sentence using the simple sentences below. You can use and, or, but.

The class must behave.

The class will not go on the field trip.

Fill in the Blanks

Create a compound sentence combining the two simple sentences below using and, or, but.

Jane likes hamburgers.

Jane does not like to eat the every day.

Conjunctions