Compound and complex sentence Structure
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The document explains the importance of sentence structures, specifically focusing on compound and complex sentences. It discusses examples of coordinating and subordinating conjunctions, how to form compound and complex sentences, and common errors students make with sentence types. Understanding these sentence structures enhances writing engagement and clarity.
Compound and complex sentence Structure
- 1. Compound and Complex Sentences Jennifer Marshall
- 2. D D D D D A throwback to Simple Sentences One subject and one verb An independent clause A complete thought
- 3. It is just not knowing sentence structures or types. The core is utilizing them to create smooth pieces of writing that leave a lasting impression on the audience. It makes the writing more engaging for the reader. Significance of sentence structure
- 4. The moon was bright, we could see our way. Hydrogen has weight, you can’t weigh it on ordinary scale. The moon was bright. We could see our way. and Hydrogen has weight. You can’t weigh it on ordinary scale. but
- 5. Two or more separate, independent clauses, put together is a compound sentence. Compound sentence
- 6. So, and is used to join them to make a compound sentence. And is the coordinating conjunction. Conjunction is the word which connects two ideas, two simple sentences into one e.g. She cooked. ( independent Clause) He cleaned. (independent Clause ) Connect these two independent clauses and make a single sentence. She cooked and he cleaned.
- 7. We need or to join them to make a compound sentence. Or is the coordinating conjunction. Conjunction is the word which puts two ideas, two simple sentences into one e.g. I will go shopping. ( independent Clause) I will watch a movie. (independent Clause ) We want to connect these two independent clauses and make a single sentence. I will go shopping, or watch a movie.
- 8. Conjunctions are classified into two categories: Salma’s a highly intelligent girl, but she’s rather lazy. But - Contrast Do you like chocolate or vanilla better? Or - Choice The weather was cold, yet bright and sunny. Yet - Contrast The virus cannot live in immunized individuals, nor in nature. Nor - Choice Earning a college degree requires a lot of dedication, and it costs a lot money. And - Addition I go to the library, for I love to read. For – Cause 1. Coordinating Conjunctions FANBOYS I know you must be tired, so I will let you rest. So -consequence
- 9. Conjunctions are classified into two categories: Salma’s a highly intelligent girl, but she’s rather lazy. But - Contrast Do you like chocolate or vanilla better? Or - Choice The weather was cold, yet bright and sunny. Yet - Contrast The virus cannot live in immunized individuals, nor in nature. Nor - Choice Earning a college degree requires a lot of dedication, and it costs a lot money. And - Addition I go to the library, for I love to read. For – Cause 1. Coordinating Conjunctions FANBOYS I know you must be tired, so I will let you rest. So -consequence
- 10. Conjunctions are classified into two categories: 2. Subordinating Conjunctions After, Although, As if, As long as, Though, Because, Before, Even though, Until, When, Where, While He won so many tournaments when he was young Wise men speak because they have something to say. Fools speak because they have to say something. Plato You look as if you’ve seen a ghost.
- 11. We can never obtain peace in the outer world we make peace within ourselves We have to wash clothes, the maid will not come. We can never obtain peace in the outer world . we make peace within ourselves. until We have to wash clothes. The maid will not come. if
- 12. A Complex sentence is made up of an independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses. An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, but a dependent clause needs help, it is dependent , not with a complete thought. Complex sentence When the cake is brown, remove it from the oven. dependent clause independent clause
- 13. Errors students make with sentence types: 1. Including a coordinating conjunction without a comma in a compound sentence Teacher had taught so he announced the test. Teacher had taught, so he announced the test. 2. Inserting a semi colon without complete clauses. The sky; is clear the stars are twinkling. The sky is clear; the stars are twinkling. 3. Lacking a comma after an introductory clause. They spoke to him in Urdu but he responded in English. They spoke to him in Urdu, but he responded in English.
- 14. 1. Usage of subordinating conjunction and the dependent clause is to establish a time, a place, a reason , a condition, or a comparison of the main clauses Points to note: e.g. They rested when evening came. e.g. Humans can’t see well in the dark, nor can they hear sounds more than about 1km away. 2. All the clauses in a compound sentence are equally important, the clauses express related thoughts. They are connected by conjunctions, and they tell us the simple relationship between them.
- 15. Now, it is your turn.