Simple Sentences

Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Also called an INDEPENDENT
CLAUSE

It expresses a complete thought.


SUBJECT + VERB
Simple sentences

Ex. Mary and John rode the bus.

Dont use a comma!
Simple sentences
Simple sentences
Ex. Mary skipped and ran in P.E.

Dont use a comma!

Compound sentences
Contains two independent clauses (simple sentences)
joined by a coordinating conjunction.
Except for very short sentences, these conjunctions
are always preceded by a comma.
Subject verb + subject verb
Compound sentences
The conjunctions are as follows:
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

Example :
Andi loves monkeys, but he also likes lemurs.
s v c cc s v

I tried to speak Spanish, and my friend tried to
speak English.

Compound sentences
- A complex sentence is one independent clause plus
one dependent clause.

Dependent clauses do not express a complete thought and
cant stand alone as sentences. A dependent clause begins with
a subordinating conjunction.

- The two clauses are joined by a subordinating conjunction
Complex sentences
Follow these formats when writing complex
sentences:

o DEPENDENT CLAUSE, INDEPENDENT
CLAUSE
Since I have no milk, Ill go to the store.

o INDEPENDENT CLAUSE DEPENDENT
CLAUSE
Ill go to the store since I have no milk.
Complex sentences
Subordinating Conjunctions


AAAWWUBBIS!
As
Although
After
When
While
Until
Because
Before
If
Since

Complex sentences
Subordinating conjunction
comes at the front of the
dependent clause.

The part of the sentence w/ the sub.
conjunction is called the
dependent clause.
*It is dependent because it cant stand alone.*
Complex sentences
The part of the sentence w/ NO
sub. conjunction is called the
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE

(because it can stand alone-independently - as a
complete sentence.)

Complex sentences
Before the game started, she fell.
Dep. Cla Ind.Cla

Sub. Conj. before


Why does this sentence have a comma?

Complex sentences
She fell before the game
started.

This sentence is like the one before EXCEPT
that the dependent clause is at the end.
(Its underlined.)

Does this sentence need a comma?
Complex sentences
If a dependent clause comes at the
beginning, put a comma after it.

If a dependent clause comes at the
end, DONT use a comma.
Complex sentences
Ex. She told me to study so that I would
make good grades.
(dep. clause underlined; no comma)

Ex. So that I would make good grades, she
told me to study.
(dep. clause underlined; has a comma)
FUN QUIZ
Identify the sentences below, which one a simple sentence, a compound
sentences, or complex sentences.
a. After they finished studying, Jack and Maria went to the
movies. (cx snt)
b. The surprise party was organized by Wendys two best
friends. (sm snt)
c. Alex played football, so Maria went shopping. (cd snt)
d. Bill walked into the crowded room, but I cant find him. (cd
snt)
e. George played football because Jean went shopping. (cx snt)



Simple, Compound, or Complex?
The teacher walked into the classroom,
greeted the students, and took attendance.
SIMPLE

Juan played football, yet Juanita went shopping.
COMPOUND


Simple, Compound, or Complex?
Simple, Compound, or Complex?
The island was filled with many trails winding
through the thick underbrush, a small lake, and
dangerous wild pigs.
SIMPLE

Simple, Compound, or Complex?
Reggie passed the test because he studied hard
and understood the material.
COMPLEX