Sentence reference
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The document defines three types of sentences: simple sentences containing one independent clause, compound sentences containing two or more independent clauses joined with coordinating conjunctions or semicolons, and complex sentences containing one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Examples are provided for each sentence type to illustrate their structures.
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Sentence reference
- 1. SIMPLE SENTENCE Contains one independent clause (a noun + a verb) and no dependent clauses. Form: Subject + Predicate Ex. George is fast. COMPOUND SENTENCE Contains two independent clauses. Forms: Independent Clause + ; + Independent Clause Ex. George can run 60 miles per hour; I think he is very fast. Independent Clause + Coordinating Conjunction + Independent Clause Ex. George can run 60 miles per hour, so I think he is very fast. Independent Clause + ; + Conjunctive Adverb (transition word) + , + Independent Clause Ex. George can run 60 miles per hour; therefore, I think he is very fast.
- 2. COMPLEX SENTENCES Contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Forms: Independent Clause + (no punctuation) + subordinate clause Ex: George can run 60 miles an hour because he is very fast. Subordinate Clause + , + Independent Clause Ex: Because he is very fast, George can run 60 miles per hour.