Sentence Structure and Types

The video tutorial explains the difference between simple and compound sentences. A simple sentence contains one independent clause and a complete thought, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses connected by a comma and a conjunction or a semicolon. Simple sentences are used for clarity, and compound sentences add detail and complexity. Examples illustrate these concepts, showing how compound sentences can have multiple subjects and predicates, and how simple sentences can include compound subjects and verbs.

What is a simple sentence?

• A sentence with a dependent clause.

• A sentence with multiple subjects and predicates.

• A sentence with one independent clause and one complete thought.

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses.

How are the clauses in a compound sentence connected?

• By a colon.

• By a period.

• By a dash.

• By a comma and a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

What is the primary use of a simple sentence?

• To add detail and create complex communications.

• To communicate clearly and make important points.

• To list items.

• To ask questions.

What is the primary use of a compound sentence?

• To communicate clearly and make important points.

• To add detail and create complex communications.

• To list items.

• To ask questions.

Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence?

• Sarah is currently practicing yoga and she's doing it to bring more positive energy into her life.

• Empathy encompasses compassion, fairness, and consideration.

• We listen eagerly for he told us how he was body shamed.

• Kelly was a victim blamer yet many people admired her.

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

• A homeless sickly looking man in dirty worn out clothes is standing on the street corner.

• The daily job of a doctor is to listen to his patients with their many different kinds of health problems.

• My sister and her friends went to Lombok and stayed at a nice hotel.

• I was sick and tired of how I was treated so I went to the police.

What can a compound sentence have?

• More than one different subject and predicate.

• Only one subject and one predicate.

• Only one independent clause.

• A dependent clause.

Which of the following sentences has multiple subjects and predicates?

• We listen eagerly for he told us how he was body shamed.

• Kelly was a victim blamer yet many people admired her.

• I will go to my teachers or I will go to my parents to get some help.

• Sarah is currently practicing yoga and she's doing it to bring more positive energy into her life.

What can a simple sentence have?

• Multiple predicates.

• Multiple independent clauses.

• A dependent clause.

• A compound subject and compound verb.

Which of the following sentences has a compound subject and compound verb?

• We listen eagerly for he told us how he was body shamed.

• Kelly was a victim blamer yet many people admired her.

• I was sick and tired of how I was treated so I went to the police.

• My sister and her friends went to Lombok and stayed at a nice hotel.