simple_compound_complex__compound-complex_sentences (1).ppt
- 1. Types of Sentences Or How To Really Impress People With Your Sentence Variety
- 2. Types of Sentences Sentences are classified according to the number and kinds of clauses they contain. There are four types: Simple Complex Compound Compound-Complex Let’s look at each one of these more closely.
- 3. Types of Sentences The Simple Sentence A simple sentence has only one independent clause and no subordinate clauses. The runner won the race easily. S V DO ADV
- 4. Types of Sentences The Compound Sentence A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses and no subordinate clauses. The runner trained for many months, so he won the race easily. S V DO ADV S V ADV
- 5. Types of Sentences The Complex Sentence A complex sentence has one independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses. The runner, who had trained for many months, won the race easily. S V DO ADV S V ADV
- 6. Types of Sentences The Compound-Complex Sentence A compound-complex sentence has two independent clauses and one or more subordinate clauses. The runner, who had trained for many months, won the race easily, but she did not attain a personal best. S V DO ADV S V ADV S V DO
- 7. Types of Sentences Type of sentence Independent Clauses Subordinate Clauses Simple One None Compound Two or more None Complex One One or more Compound- Complex Two or more One or more It may be helpful to remember them in this way:
- 8. Types of Sentences Identify the sentence type in the following: She smiled sweetly, and he grinned shyly. Compound Mary and Tom agreed to meet after school. Simple I had a poor background, and the subject was quite difficult; however, the teacher explained the concepts very clearly. Compound
- 9. Types of Sentences Identify the sentence type in the following: Because the store was closed, we returned home. Complex Complex The old prospector was discouraged; however, when I suggested giving up, he was indignant. Compound-complex Although my friends were lost for a while, they eventually found the restaurant that you recommended.