Exploring Sentence Types and Their Uses

This tutorial covers the four types of sentences based on structure: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. It explains how each type can add variety, style, and intentionality to writing. Simple sentences are basic and straightforward, while compound sentences connect two independent clauses. Complex sentences include both independent and dependent clauses, and compound-complex sentences combine elements of both compound and complex sentences. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using all four types to enhance writing quality and engage readers.

What is a simple sentence required to have?

• A dependent clause

• Two independent clauses

• A subject and a verb

• A semicolon

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

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

• While Tom reads novels, Phil reads comics.

• The cake smells good.

• I ran to class, but my friend walked.

• Tom reads novels, but Phil reads comics because novels are too difficult.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

What must a compound sentence contain?

• Two independent clauses joined by a semicolon or a comma and conjunction

• A subject and a verb

• One independent clause and one dependent clause

• Two dependent clauses

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which acronym helps remember coordinating conjunctions?

• FANBOYS

• SWABI

• THAMO

• AAAWWUBBIS

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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

• The cake smells good.

• I ran to class, but my friend walked.

• Tom reads novels, but Phil reads comics because novels are too difficult.

• As the bridge wasn’t properly maintained by the government, it fell down.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What makes a sentence complex?

• It contains two independent clauses.

• It contains both an independent clause and a dependent clause.

• It contains a subject and a verb.

• It contains a semicolon.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• Or

• Because

• But

• And

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence?

• I ran to class, but my friend walked.

• As the bridge wasn’t properly maintained by the government, it fell down.

• Tom reads novels, but Phil reads comics because novels are too difficult.

• The cake smells good.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What does a compound-complex sentence contain?

• One independent clause and one dependent clause

• Two independent clauses and one dependent clause

• Two dependent clauses

• A subject and a verb

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Why is it important to use all four types of sentences in writing?

• It helps in using more words.

• It makes the writing longer.

• It makes the writing more complex.

• It adds variety, excitement, and skill to the writing.