Basic Elements of Every Sentence SUBJECT PREDICATE
Basic Elements Azhar plays tennis . SUBJECT PREDICATE
Simple Sentence A simple sentence has one subject and one predicate.
Simple Sentence We went to San Juan . Pronoun Verb Simple subject Complete predicate Prepositional phrase
SIMPLE SENTENCE Mary plays tennis. SUBJECT PREDICATE one subject one predicate
Compound Sentence A compound sentence has more than one part that can stand alone (independent clauses) For example: for,and,but,or,so
Compound Sentence We went to dance club, and most of us danced all night.
Compound Sentence We went to San Juan, and most of us danced all night . Subject Verb Coordinating Conjunction Predicate Verb Prepositional phrase Modifying phrase Subject
Compound Sentence Use of Coordinating Conjunctions SUBJECT PREDICATE SUBJECT PREDICATE and
Compound Sentence Tom swims, Mary plays tennis. and
COMPOUND SENTENCE: COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS FOR AND NOR BUT OR YET SO
Tom swims , and Mary plays tennis. Clause 1 Clause 2 Independent Independent COMPOUND SENTENCE: COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
Complex Sentence A complex sentence has at least two parts: one that can stand alone and another one that cannot The part that cannot stand alone is linked to the rest of the sentence by a subordinating conjunction
Complex Sentence Kareem is popular he is ugly. even though
COMPLEX SENTENCE: SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS The most common subordinating conjunctions are "after," "although," "as," "because," "before," "how," "if," "once," "since," "than," "that," though," "till," "until," "when," "where," "whether,” and while."
Even though Bob is ugly, he is popular. Clause 1 Clause 2 Dependent Independent COMPLEX SENTENCE: SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
Complex Sentence Mike is popular he is good looking, because he is not very happy. but
The bell rang. Beron ran the first part of the race, and Tara biked the second part. He stands at the bottom of the cliff while the climber moves up the rock. The skier turned and jumped. 5 I said that he was a good worker. 6 God helps those who help themselves.
Because Kayla has so much climbing experience , we asked her to lead our group. You and I need piano lessons. I planned to go to the hockey game, but I couldn’t get tickets. Dorothy likes white water rafting, but she also enjoys kayaking.
Types of Sentences Meaning wise
Declarative Sentences A declarative sentence is a sentence that tells something. Here is an example of a declarative Sentence. “I am going swimming today.”
Interrogative Sentences I nterrogative sentences are sentences that ask a question. An example of an interrogative sentence is “Is supper ready yet?”
Exclamatory Sentences Exclamatory sentences are sentences that are said with emotion, such as anger or surprise. An example of an exclamatory sentence is “Look at that huge animal!” Hurrah! we have won the medal.
OOPS! Remember, a declarative sentence tells. An interrogative sentence asks. An imperative sentence gives a command,request and advice. An exclamatory sentence has a lot of emotions.
Let’s Review the Sentences! Read the sentence. I have a new bicycle. Which kind of sentence is this? Exclamatory Interrogative Imperative Declarative
What kind of sentence is this? Jim, walk the dog before supper. Exclamatory Interrogative Imperative Declarative
Read the sentence! Oh my, I forgot my pencil! This sentence is Exclamatory Interrogative Imperative Declarative
One more! The sentence, Will you take me swimming today? Is: Exclamatory Interrogative Imperative Declarative
Please shut the windows and doors. Do you like chocolate pastries? My name is Astrid Gracy. Where are you going? Such a beautiful place! Go and try this new flavour. Today is Monday. Please clean your cupboard today. Turn off all the lights and fans when you leave the room. May I come in? How would you like your coffee?