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Simple, Compound and

Complex Sentences
Elaborate, extend and explain ideas!
Ever noticed how
sentences vary in
length and form?
Some sentences seem more
complicated than others.

In this lesson, get ready to ride


the sentence wave from the
simple to the spectacular!
Today, we Review definitions of independent
and dependent clauses.
will learn to
Craft Simple, Compound and Complex
Sentences
Independent and
Dependent Clauses
Independent clauses can stand alone
as complete thoughts,
while dependent clauses need
an independent clause to complete
their meaning.
A Closer Look at Clauses

Surfing is thrilling. When the waves are big

This is an independent This is a dependent clause


clause because it makes because it lacks
sense as a sentence. information and context.

What will your sentence be if you


combine these two clauses?
Complex sentences are
like catching multiple
waves at once!
It is composed of at
Dependent clauses in
least one independent complex sentences
clause joined by a elaborate, explain and
connect ideas.
dependent clause.
Complex Sentence #1

Surfing, a water sport that demands balance


and timing, is a breathtaking experience.

The underlined part of this complex sentence is


the dependent clause. In this example, it ‘glides’
with the main idea, providing extra details.
Complex Sentence #2
Spot the dependent clause below.

Surfers ride the waves with grace since their


speed matches the wave’s rhythm.

Dependent clauses in complex sentences provide


an extra explanation of why or how things happen.
Complex Sentence # 2

Surfers ride the waves with grace since their


speed matches the wave‘s rhythm.

This is the dependent clause!

Dependent clauses in complex sentences provide


an extra explanation why or how things happen.
Complex Sentence #3
Where’s the dependent clause here?

While new surfers battle


with balance, seasoned
surfers cruise with style.

Dependent clauses in complex sentences


connect two ideas together, even though they
may be contrasting!
Complex Sentence #3:
While new surfers battle
with balance, seasoned
surfers cruise with style.

This is the dependent clause!

Dependent clauses in complex sentences


connect two ideas together, even though they
may be contrasting!
Simple sentences
The simplest for of a sentence.
Contains a subject and a verb.
Simple Sentence #1

verb

Jack went shopping

subject
Simple Sentence #2
verb

The train was late

subject
simple Sentence #3
verb

Cindy looked for Mary and Samantha at the bus station.

subject
compound sentences
A compound sentence is one that
has two or more independent
clauses connected by a
coordinating conjunction, or
FANBOY conjunctions
FANBOYS conjunctions
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
compound Sentence #1
Conjunction

Are you coming with me, or are you going to the


auditorium?
.
independent clause #2
independent
clause # 1
compound Sentence #2
Conjunction

My brother should drop me, or I cannot make it to the


party
.
independent clause #2
independent
clause # 1
compound Sentence #3
Conjunction

I have a dog and his name is Tommy..

independent independent clause #2


clause # 1

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