Look at each sentence.Which part of the sentence would make a complete sentence on its own (write it down). This is known as an independent clause.

You’d better be careful of what you say if you visit Secret, Nevada

Until I traveled to Rhode Island, I didn’t know there was a town Common Fence Post

Look at each sentence.Which part of the sentence would make a complete sentence on its own (write it down). This is known as an independent clause.

You’d better be careful of what you say if you visit Secret, Nevada

Until I traveled to Rhode Island, I didn’t know there was a town Common Fence Post

1. She wears too much makeup

2. Since she is under a lot of stress

3. Until the entire project is complete

4. We were thirty minutes late for the appointment.

5. Because you’re afraid

6. They felt more comfortable with me

7. If the turkey is not refrigerated

8. Which is in demand

9. That I know

10. Shadows are longer in the winter

Objective: Identify Simple, Compound, Complex and Compound-Complex Sentences in Your Writing

SENTENCE TYPES

Once a writer knows the difference between the three sentence types (simple, compound, and complex), it is possible to write with sentence variety. Sentence variety helps make your writing more interesting.

Simple Sentence

A simple sentence contains a subject and verb.

It expresses a single complete thought. A simple sentence is a single independent

clause.

Sample Simple Sentences(write down two examples)

The cat crept through the dark house.

The wary mouse watched from underneath an upturned cereal box.

The predatory cat stopped and surveyed his surroundings.

Subject

Predicate/Verb

Subject

Subject

Predicate/Verb

Predicate/Verb

Compound Sentences

A compound sentence contains two independent clauses.

Coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, and yet, so) join these independent clauses. (Hint: The conjunctions spell FANBOYS.)

The conjunction used can impact the meaning of the sentence.

Sample Compound Sentences

The cat was unsuccessful in his attempt to catch the mouse, and the mouse was equally as unlucky in his attempt to get the cheese.

The dog had watched all of this, but he had refused to become involved.

NOT A COMPOUND SENTENCE The dog watched all of this but refused to

become involved.

Subject

Subject

Predicate/Verb

Predicate/Verb

Quick Check (don’t write this down) Identify the two independent clauses

The mouse could wait until dark, or he could risk a daylight raid on the pantry.

The cat usually slept during the day, yet curiosity held him at the corner of the kitchen

Switching a conjunction for a semi-colon

You can put a semi-colon in place of a conjunction; however, make sure that the sentence will make sense

Ex. The cat was unsuccessful in his attempt to catch the mouse, and the mouse was equally as unlucky in his attempt to get the cheese

;

Complex Sentences

Objective:

I learn how to correctly write a complex sentence.

What is a complex sentences

A complex sentence is an independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses.

Example: When I listen to my teachers, I do better on my tests.

Dependent Clause

independent Clause

What is a dependent clause

A subordinating conjunction begins the dependent clauses (see list).

A dependent clause that begins a sentence must be followed by comma.

A dependent clause has a subject and a verb, but it does not make sense on its own.

Subordinating ConjunctionsAfter how UntilAlthough if UnlessAs in as much   as if in order that When as long as At least Whenever as much as now that whereas soon wherever as though SinceWhile because so thatBefore even if Thateven though   though

Sample Complex Sentences

After he gave it some thought, the mouse decided to wait until later to move.

The cat fell asleep in the warm kitchen because he was deprived of sleep the night before.

Because he was deprived of sleep the night before, the cat fell asleep in the kitchen.

Dependent Clause

Dependent Clause

independent Clause

independent Clause

Quick Check (complex sentences)

When the mouse heard the soft snoring of his sleeping nemesis, he scurried to the pantry and grabbed enough food for a week.

The dedicated cat keeps his nightly watch even though the foresighted mouse will not be venturing out this week.

Summary

Write a summary that explains the difference between a compound and complex sentence. Remember to include the different types of conjunction each type of sentence uses.

Compound-Complex Sentences

I will learn to write a compound-complex sentence.

Compound-Complex Sentences A compound-complex sentence is a

sentence that has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

The same subordinating conjunctions are used to introduce the dependent clauses.

The same coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) are used for joining the independent clauses.

Sample Compound-Complex

After the two adversaries had spent years playing this “cat and mouse” game, they were joined by their children, and the fun continued.

This game was begun thousands of years ago, and it will continue far into the future as other cats and mice revel in hide-and-seek.

Dependent Clause

independent Clause

Dependent Clause

independent Clause

Test Yourself – Simple, Compound, Complex, or Compound-Complex?

1. Juan played football while Jane went shopping.

2. Juan played football, yet Jim went shopping.

3. Although Mexico has a better team, they lost the tournament, and their more aggressive style did not pay off.

4. The island was filled with many trails winding through the thick underbrush, a small lake, and dangerous wild animals.

5. Naoki passed the test because he studied hard, but Stacy did not understand the material.

complex

compound

Compound/complex

simple

Compound/Complex

Quiz

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Summary and Processing

Summary:

Write a summary explaining how to recognize and/or write each type of sentence.

Processing:

Provide an example of each type of sentence in your processing (for a compound sentence provide a “non” example too)

You may add pictures or anything else to it to help you remember

Test Yourself – Simple, Compound, Complex, or Compound-Complex?

1. Because he was rude, many people did not like him, and they choose to ignore him.

2. Mrs. Morgan won the race against Mrs. Brown while they were running on the treadmill.

3. Mrs. Brown drinks too much coffee, and Mrs. Morgan drinks too much diet pepsi.

4. Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Morgan taught the English class.

5. Ms. Brekke took Mrs. Morgan’s daughter to the Taylor Swift concert because Mr. Morgan didn’t want to go, and they had a fabulous time.

complex

compound

Compound/complex

simple

Compound/Complex