English Sentence Structure

Sentence Structure

Please be prepared to take notes!

Four Types of Sentences

1. Simple Sentences

2. Compound Sentences

3. Complex Sentences

4. Compound - Complex Sentences

Simple Sentence

• One independent clause

• This sentence is not always short

• Example: Nick and Tiarra play football every afternoon on the weekends.

Compound Sentence

• 2 independent clauses joined by a comma & coordinating conjunction

• Coordinating Conjunctions: FOR. AND. NOR. BUT. OR. YET. SO

• Can also be joined by semicolon

• Example: Ashley enjoyed rap music ; she really likes the City Girls.

Complex Sentence

• 1 independent clause & 1 dependent clause (starts with subordinating conjunction)

• Examples: Unless you complete the work, you will not pass the class.

• She did not go to the movies even though she had a ticket.

Multiple Choice

The trendy fashion designer released her new line on Wednesday.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

The Office is my favorite show, but I also love Atypical.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

Trina and Michael went to the movies to celebrate their anniversary.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

While waiting for the food to finish, Angie washed the dishes.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.

• simple

• compound

• complex