Types of Sentences

Simple and Compound

STANDARDS:

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Simple Sentences

• A simple sentence is the most basic sentence you can write.

• It is one independent clause. • It has a complete subject and a complete

predicate.– The subject is who or what the sentence is

about. – The predicate includes the verbs and any

other parts of the sentence.– A simple sentence can have more than one

subject and verb.

Simple Sentences

• I ran. – I is the subject. Ran is the verb.

• I ran up the stairs.– I is the subject. Ran is the verb. Up the

stairs is a prepositional phrase.

• I ran up the stairs and fell back down.– I is the subject. Ran and fell are the two

verbs. Up the stairs is a prepositional phrase. Back down tells where the person went; therefore, they are adverbs.

Compound Sentences

• Compound sentences are two independent clauses put together.

• You can join independent clauses two ways. – Semicolon ;– Comma + a FANBOYS

If you use a semicolon, you do not need a comma and FANBOYS.

Compound Sentences

• The FANBOYS are • For• And• Nor• But• Or • Yet • So

Compound Sentences

I want to go to school, for I needto pass 9th grade.

I need to learn how to writesentences, and I know it is possible.

I did not need a jacket, nor did I need gloves today.

Compound Sentences

I want to go to school; I needto pass 9th grade.

I need to learn how to writesentences; I know it is possible.

I did not need a jacket; I did not need gloves today.

Assignment

• Write your response to Alex Dang’s “What Kind of Asian Are You?”.

• Use at least 1 simple sentence and 1 compound sentence.

• Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Grammar Grammar RemindersReminders

5 things all sentences must do . . .?????

1.Start with a capital letter.

2.End with punctuation.

3.Have a subject.

4.Have a verb.

5.Make sense.