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Types of Sentences According To Structure

There are four main types of sentences according to structure: 1) Simple sentences which contain one independent clause. 2) Compound sentences which contain two or more independent clauses joined by conjunctions. 3) Complex sentences which contain one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. 4) Compound-complex sentences which contain at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

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Types of Sentences According To Structure

There are four main types of sentences according to structure: 1) Simple sentences which contain one independent clause. 2) Compound sentences which contain two or more independent clauses joined by conjunctions. 3) Complex sentences which contain one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. 4) Compound-complex sentences which contain at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

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TYPES OF SENTENCES ACCORDING TO STRUCTURE

COMPOUND COMPOUND-
COMPLEX

SIMPLE COMPLEX
SIMPLE There is only one independent clause
SENTENCES

Examples:
The children are playing
outdoors.
Complete complete
subject predicate
SIMPLE There is only one independent clause
SENTENCES

Examples:
The earth revolves around the sun.

Complete complete
subject predicate
He lived at my house.
She didn’t teach English.
Joe waited for the train.
Sam and Clarence are talking
and eating at the same time.
Mary and Samantha took the
bus.
Jan and Jill jumped and rode
around the block.
Jan jumped on her bike and
rode around the block.
“ Mary and Samantha arrived at
the bus station early but waited
until noon for the bus.”
There are two (or more) independent
COMPOUND clauses joined by a conjunction or
SENTENCES
semi-colon. Each of these clauses
could form a sentence alone.

Examples:
I like coffee, and Mary likes tea.
Mary went to work, but John went to the party.
Our car broke down; we came last.
I like coffee, and Mary likes tea, but they
are no longer available.

We went to the classroom, but everyone


was already gone.
COMPOUND
SENTENCES

There are seven coordinating


conjunctions:
and, but, or, nor, for, yet, so
These consist of an independent
COMPLEX clause plus at least one dependent
SENTENCES
clause. 

Examples:
We missed our plane because we were
late.
Independent Dependent
Clause Clause
These consist of an independent
COMPLEX clause plus at least one dependent
SENTENCES
clause. 

Examples:
Our dog barks when she hears a noise.

Independent Dependent
Clause Clause
These consist of an independent
COMPLEX clause plus at least one dependent
SENTENCES
clause. 

Examples:
He left in a hurry after he got a phone call.

Independent Dependent
Clause Clause
These consist of an independent
COMPLEX clause plus at least one dependent
SENTENCES
clause. 

Examples:
The man who is talking to Mary is my
brother.
Independent Dependent
Clause Clause
These consist of an independent
COMPLEX clause plus at least one dependent
SENTENCES
clause. 

Examples:
The man who is talking to Mary is my
brother.
COMPLEX
SENTENCES

Here are some common subordinating conjunctions:


after, although, as, because, before, how, if, once, since,
than, that, though, till, until, when, where, whether, while
Here are the five basic relative pronouns:
that, which, who, whom, whose
Because the water is cold, I
didn’t take a bath.

I didn’t take a bath because the


water is cold.
She returned a computer after she
noticed it was damaged.

After she noticed it was damaged,


she returned a computer.
College would be arduous if you’re
not persistent and committed.

If you’re not persistent and


committed, college would be arduous.
Don’t leave the restaurant until
the dishes here are washed.
These consist of at least two
COMPOUND-
COMPLEX
independent clauses and one or more
SENTENCES dependent clauses.

Examples:
John didn't come because he was ill, so Mary was not happy.

Independent Dependent Independent


Clause Clause
These consist of at least two
COMPOUND-
COMPLEX
independent clauses and one or more
SENTENCES dependent clauses.

Examples:
John didn't come.

Independent
Clause
These consist of at least two
COMPOUND-
COMPLEX
independent clauses and one or more
SENTENCES dependent clauses.

Examples:
He left in a hurry after he got a phone call, but he came back five minutes
later.

Independent Dependent Independent


Clause Clause
Elissa was very sick today, and we
will take her to the hospital now
before she gets worse.
PARAGRAPHS

SENTENCES

CLAUSES

PHRASES

WORDS

SOUNDS
PARAGRAPH
S
Paragraphs also have "grammar" even
though they are bigger pieces than
sentences. Paragraphs are made up of
related sentences and are about one
topic only. Paragraphs have a topic
sentence; all the other sentences relate
to it.
PARAGRAPH
S
Example:

My father loves to fish. Every October he goes to Canada


along with several fishing buddies. It doesn't really matter if
he catches anything or not. The whole point is relaxation and
companionship with good friends. Of course, he usually
catches enough bluegill to have at least one fish fry with the
family when he gets back. My dad would not miss his annual
fishing trip for all the fancy vacations in the world.
“We live at the level of our
language. Whatever we can
articulate we can imagine or
understand or explore.”

- Ellen Gilchrist
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