simplecompound complexcompound/ complex since every sentence in english fits into one of these four...
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Simple Compound
Complex Compound/complex
Since every sentence in English fits into one of these four categories, we are going to learn about them today.
Fold a sheet of paper into four squares and write the words in each one. You can even draw the picture to help you remember!
How are these different?
Some students like to study in the mornings.
John and Alan play football every afternoon.
Alicia goes to the library and studies every day.
A. When he handed in his homework, he forgot to give the teacher the last page. B. The teacher returned the homework after she noticed the error. C. The students are studying because they have a test tomorrow.D. After they finished studying, Juan and Maria went to the movies. E. Juan and Maria went to the movies after they finished studying.
Experienced writers use a variety of sentences to make their writing interesting and lively. Too many simple sentences, for example, will sound choppy and immature while too many long sentences will be difficult to read and hard to understand.
Writing Complex Sentences
#1: Simple Sentence A simple sentence has one
subject and one verb I like to study grammar.
A simple sentence is also called an independent clause.
An independent clause ends with a period or semicolon.
Independent clause: only one subject and one verb
I love you. One
verb
One subject
1. The bus arrived on time.
2. Jason and Mary walked along the beach.
3. Pizza is my favorite weekend treat.
4. Walking to school is an option for some.
Example Simple Sentences
#2: Compound Sentence
A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences joined by one of the following:
A comma and one of the FANBOYS I like to study grammar, and I love this class.
A semicolon I like to study grammar; I love this class.
A semicolon and a transitional I like to study grammar; therefore, I love this
class.
Two independent clauses joined together
I love you, and you love me.
Independent clause
Independent clause
Example Compound Sentences I want to go to town, and I want to
buy some ice cream. He had homework to do, but he
left it at school. I forgot my watch, so I got into
trouble for being late.
#3: Complex Sentence A complex sentence is a simple
sentence (independent clause) to which a part of a sentence (dependent clause) has been added. Because I like to study grammar, I
love this class. I love this class because I like to
study grammar.
A dependent clause joined to an independent clause. (The dependent clause needs the
rest of the sentence for support.)
Because you love me, I love you.
Dependent clause
Independent clause
A dependent clause contains a subject and verb. It begins with a subordinating conjunction, and thus it does not express a completed thought. A dependent clause is also called a subordinate clause.
Dependent clauses, like babies, cannot stand alone.
Because you love me.
Fragment!
Common Subordinating (Dependent) Conjunctions
after even if now that that where
although
even though
once though
whereas
as if rather than
unless wherever
as if whenever
since until whether
because
in orderthat
so that when which
before than in case
while
A Tip on Punctuation Since dependent clauses are only part
of a sentence, you can never connect them to another sentence with a semicolon. Semicolons are only used between two independent clauses. I have loved you for years ; although I
never admitted it. I have loved you for years although I never
admitted it. Although I never admitted it, I have loved
you for years.OK
No!
Create Your Own!! Take out a piece of paper Fold it in half HOTDOG style Write the dependent clauses on
either half mixing it up so they are NOT all on the same side
Unfold your paper and complete the sentences
because the dog was viciousif you want a prizesince it is dark outsidewhile we took a family portraitalthough he ran as fast as he couldbefore it got windyunless it rainsso that we all smilewhen you buy nachosafter the coach gave us the signal
Common Subordinating (Dependent) Conjunctions
after even if now that that where
although
even though
once though
whereas
as if rather than
unless wherever
as if whenever
since until whether
because
in orderthat
so that when which
before than in case
while
Simple Compound
Complex Compound/complex
Since every sentence in English fits into one of these four categories,
A dependent clause added to two or more independent clauses
Because we are a family, I love you, and you love me.
2 independent clauses
Dependent clause
CONGRATULATIONS!
YOU NOW KNOW EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
• To write anything you want to write
• Any way you want to write it
• And still get the punctuation right each time!