Simple, compound and complex

Simple, compound and complex sentences simplified ppt.

1. Se n t ences Simple, Compound and Complex

2. What is a Sentence? A sentence is a group of words that makes sense on its own. Sentences can be silly, but still make sense. e.g. The rainbow dog flew over the sun. A sentence needs to have a verb (doing word). A sentence needs to have a subject (be about someone or something).

3. There are eight planets in the solar system. This is a sentence.

4. And hurt his knee. This is not a sentence.

5. The horse galloped around the race track. This is a sentence.

6. Ready for dinner. This is not a sentence.

7. Se n t ences We are now going to learn about: Simple sentences Compound sentences Complex sentences

8. Simple Sentences A simple sentence is also called an independent clause. It contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. For example: Scott plays soccer in the morning. Simple sentence = subject + ONE verb

9. Birds wash themselves in our bird bath. Simple Sentences

10. Tom can read chapter books. Simple Sentences

11. The Simple Sentence A simple sentence has one independent clause (one subject and a verb): I live in San Francisco. Sub j e ct V erb

12. Compound Sentence You can make a compound sentence by joining two logically related independent clauses by using… a semicolon a coordinating conjunction a transition

13. Using a Semicolon Independent Clause ; Independent Clause I love living in the city ; there are so many things to do. In d e p e n d e n t Clause In d e p e n d e n t Clause

14. Using a Coordinating Conjunction Independent Clause ,coordinating conjunction Independent Clause Independent Clause He couldn’t watch the show , so he decided to t ape it. I nd ep e n d e nt Clause

15. Coordinating Conjunctions Logical Relationship Co o r di n a t i ng Conjunction Addition C o n t r ast Choice Cause R e s u l t And But, yet Or, nor For So

16. Coordinating Conjunctions - FANBOYS Coordinating conjunctions connect clauses and phrases. F - for A - and N - nor B - but O - or Y - yet S - so

17. Jake drove the car Mary read the map. Jake drove the car and Mary read the map.

18. Jane is coming over, we can go for a swim. Jane is coming over, so we can go for a swim.

19. I don’t I would like to go to the football game, have a ticket. I would like to go to the football game, but I don’t have a ticket.

20. CAUTION! Do NOT use a comma every time you use the words and, or, but, nor, for, so, yet . Use a comma only when the coordinating conjunction joins two independent clauses. I nd ep e n d e nt Clause No comma- not an independent clause The necklace was beautiful but expensive. Simple Sentence

21. Using a Transition Independent Clause ; transition , Independent Clause I love San Francisco ; however, I hate the traffic. In d e p e n d e n t Clause In d e p e n de n t Clause

22. Relationship Tra n s i t i on Addition Moreover Furthermore In addition besides However In contrast C o n s equ e nt ly Thus Therefore Reinforcement/Emphasis I n d ee d In fact C ont r a s t On the contrary On the other hand A c c o r d i n g l y Hence As a result Result or Effect

23. Reinforcement/Emphasis Transition For example For instance In particular Meanwhile (at the same time) Subsequently (after) Thereafter (after) I n d ee d In fact Exemplification For example For instance In particular Exemplification T i me R e l a t i o n s hip

24. Complex Sentences A complex sentence combines an independent clause with one or more dependent clauses. A complex sentence always has a subordinating conjunction. For example: Scott wore his football boots, because he was playing soccer. Complex sentences = main clause + conjunction + dependent clause

25. Subordinating Conjunctions A subordinating conjunction joins an independent clause to a dependent clause. A Subordinating conjunction can be at the beginning, middle or end of a sentence.

26. after how until now that although if unless wherever as in as much as if while in order that when as long as before at least whenever as much as since even though soon because though whereas as though so that that Subordinating Conjunctions

27. When he finished reading his book, he returned it to the library. Complex Sentences

28. I will make the beds while you cook breakfast. Complex Sentences

29. The children saw many interesting science experiments when they went on their excursion. Complex Sentences