TYPES OF SENTENCES ACCORDING TO STRUCTURE SIMPLE COMPOUND COMPLEX COMPOUND- COMPLEX
There is only one independent clause SIMPLE SENTENCES Examples: The children are playing outdoors. Complete subject complete predicate
There is only one independent clause SIMPLE SENTENCES Examples: The earth revolves around the sun. Complete subject complete predicate
He lived at my house.
She didn’t teach English .
Joe waited for the train .
Sam and Clarence are talking and eating at the same time.
Mary and Samantha took the bus.
Jan and Jill jumped and rode around the block.
Jan jumped on her bike and rode around the block.
“ Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station early but waited until noon for the bus.”
There are two (or more) independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semi-colon. Each of these clauses could form a sentence alone. COMPOUND SENTENCES Examples: I like coffee, and Mary likes tea. Mary went to work, but John went to the party . Our car broke down; we came last.
I like coffee , and Mary likes tea , but they are no longer available. We went to the classroom , but everyone was already gone.
There are seven coordinating conjunctions : and, but, or, nor, for, yet, so COMPOUND SENTENCES
These consist of an independent clause plus at least one dependent clause. COMPLEX SENTENCES Examples: We missed our plane because we were late. Independent Clause D ependent Clause
These consist of an independent clause plus at least one dependent clause. COMPLEX SENTENCES Examples: Our dog barks when she hears a noise. Independent Clause D ependent Clause
These consist of an independent clause plus at least one dependent clause. COMPLEX SENTENCES Examples: He left in a hurry after he got a phone call. Independent Clause D ependent Clause
These consist of an independent clause plus at least one dependent clause. COMPLEX SENTENCES Examples: The man who is talking to Mary is my brother. Independent Clause D ependent Clause
These consist of an independent clause plus at least one dependent clause. COMPLEX SENTENCES Examples: The man who is talking to Mary is my brother.
Here are some common subordinating conjunctions: after, although, as, because, before, how, if, once, since, than, that, though, till, until, when, where, whether, while COMPLEX SENTENCES Here are the five basic relative pronouns: that, which, who, whom, whose
Because the water is cold , I didn’t take a bath. I didn’t take a bath because the water is cold.
She returned a computer after she noticed it was damaged. A fter she noticed it was damaged, she returned a computer.
College would be arduous if you’re not persistent and committed. If you’re not persistent and committed, c ollege would be arduous.
Don’t leave the restaurant until the dishes here are washed.
These consist of at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCES Examples: John didn't come because he was ill, so Mary was not happy . Independent Clause D ependent Clause Independent Clause
These consist of at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCES Examples: John didn't come. Independent Clause
These consist of at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCES Examples: He left in a hurry after he got a phone call, but he came back five minutes later . Independent Clause D ependent Clause Independent Clause
Elissa was very sick today , and we will take her to the hospital now before she gets worse.
SOUNDS WORDS PHRASES CLAUSES SENTENCES PARAGRAPHS
PARAGRAPHS Paragraphs also have "grammar" even though they are bigger pieces than sentences. Paragraphs are made up of related sentences and are about one topic only. Paragraphs have a topic sentence; all the other sentences relate to it.
PARAGRAPHS My father loves to fish. Every October he goes to Canada along with several fishing buddies. It doesn't really matter if he catches anything or not. The whole point is relaxation and companionship with good friends. Of course, he usually catches enough bluegill to have at least one fish fry with the family when he gets back. My dad would not miss his annual fishing trip for all the fancy vacations in the world. Example:
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