What Are Sentence Structures?
Simple Sentence
sentence that has one dependent cause.
Ex. I ran home.
Compound Sentence
A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses. They are also joined by a coordinating conjunction.
Ex. He ran he walked
Compound Complex sentences
This type of sentence contains at least two independent causes
Ex, I would like to buy a iPhone but its to expensive.
Complex Sentences
Has at least two independent causes one dependent cause.
Ex.I washed my dog after I washed my car.
Practice
Name each sentence
I walked fast
She sat he sat.
I would buy you a ring but i can afford one.
He walked home after school.
I would paint a house but i don't have the pant
We drove in a car.
The family car broke down.
Some students prefer to study in the morning
Nick goes to band and practices at least once a day.
Jett went to the store so, Cade stayed home.
Some students like to practice their instruments in the morning.
When Sam gave his project to the teacher, her forgot to attach his work sited page.
The class was playing because the teacher was out of the room.
The teacher who called my dad is angry at me.
Quiz
Name each sentence
The team won and the other team lost
We flew by plane.
I scored the winning run
I would like to learn to read a book.
I ran around the world.
Write one sentence in each of the types.
Simple
Compound
Compound Complex
Complex
Compund
sentence that has one dependent cause.
Ex. I ran home.
Compound Sentence
A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses. They are also joined by a coordinating conjunction.
Ex. He ran he walked
Compound Complex sentences
This type of sentence contains at least two independent causes
Ex, I would like to buy a iPhone but its to expensive.
Complex Sentences
Has at least two independent causes one dependent cause.
Ex.I washed my dog after I washed my car.
Practice
Name each sentence
I walked fast
She sat he sat.
I would buy you a ring but i can afford one.
He walked home after school.
I would paint a house but i don't have the pant
We drove in a car.
The family car broke down.
Some students prefer to study in the morning
Nick goes to band and practices at least once a day.
Jett went to the store so, Cade stayed home.
Some students like to practice their instruments in the morning.
When Sam gave his project to the teacher, her forgot to attach his work sited page.
The class was playing because the teacher was out of the room.
The teacher who called my dad is angry at me.
Quiz
Name each sentence
The team won and the other team lost
We flew by plane.
I scored the winning run
I would like to learn to read a book.
I ran around the world.
Write one sentence in each of the types.
Simple
Compound
Compound Complex
Complex
Compund