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Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

This document defines and provides examples of simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences. It explains that a simple sentence contains one independent clause, a compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, and a compound-complex sentence combines elements of compound and complex sentences by joining two or more independent clauses with one or more dependent clauses. The document provides guidelines and sample sentences to illustrate each sentence type.

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Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

This document defines and provides examples of simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences. It explains that a simple sentence contains one independent clause, a compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, and a compound-complex sentence combines elements of compound and complex sentences by joining two or more independent clauses with one or more dependent clauses. The document provides guidelines and sample sentences to illustrate each sentence type.

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SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX AND

COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCES IN
YOUR WRITING

Yanik L.S., M.Li


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.
WHAT IS SENTENCE ?

The standard definition of a sentence is that it is a group of


words containing a subject and a predicate and expressing a
complete thought.
SIMPLE SENTENCE

• A simple sentence contains a subject and verb.


• It expresses a single complete thought.
• A simple sentence is a single independent clause.
• A simple sentence has one independent clause and no subordinate clauses.

Clause : the collection of words that consist of S + V


Ex : I play
Phrase : doesn’t consist of verb
Ex : pretty girl
SIMPLE SENTENCES

• 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.
• The mouse darted for the safety of the nearly invisible hole
under the cabinet.
COMPOUND SENTENCES

• A compound sentence contains two independent clauses.


• Conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, and yet, so) join these
independent clauses. (Hint: The conjunctions spell FANBOYS) and
no subordinate clauses.
• The conjunction used can impact the meaning of the sentence.
Independent clause : can stand alone
Dependent clause : can’t stand alone
Ex : because he loves me. I will ask him to marry me.
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.
• 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.
COMPLEX SENTENCES

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


clauses.
• A subordinating conjunction begins the dependent clauses.
• 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 CONJUNCTIONS

After how Until


Although if Unless
As 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 Since
While because so that
Before even if That
even though   though
COMPLEX SENTENCES

• The cat fell asleep on the warm kitchen because


he was deprived of sleep the night before.
• When the mouse heard the soft snoring of his
sleeping nemesis, he scurried to the pantry and
grabbed enough food for a week.
• Although Denise had some doubts, she found the
courses very useful.
COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCES

• A compound-complex sentence is a sentence joins two or more


independent clauses with one or more subordinate clauses.
• The same subordinating conjunctions are used to introduce the
dependent clauses.
• The same coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) are used for joining
the independent clauses.
COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCES.
TEST YOURSELF – SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX,
OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX?

1. The teacher walked into the classroom, greeted the students, and took
attendance.

2. Juan played football while Jane went shopping.

3. Although Mexico has a better team, they lost the tournament, and they 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.
6. When she found a parking space, she parked the car and got out.
7. She sat down at the bar and asked for a glass of red wine.
8. Myra was making toast when Katie walked into the kitchen, singing loudly.
9. I knew that Joe was in trouble but he always seemed a man who was not
afraid of anything.
10. There's a man over there smiling at me.
11. Knowing the hotel was not far away, Karen walked on through the rain.

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