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MODULE 2
(Bridging Program)

Kinds of Sentences According to

Structure
English – Grade 11
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 ENGLISH 11 MODULE 2

Use Various Types and kinds of Sentences for Effective Communication of

Information/ Ideas (Complex Sentence & Compound Complex)

YOUR JOURNEY

Language use is a constructive process. Writers and speakers create

complete thoughts and ideas out of simple building blocks. As our language skills
develop, we quickly discover that simple sentences are not enough. If all we used
were simple
sentences, our speech and writing would be devoid of easy transitions,
smooth connections, and logical relationships. We need to discover more the beauty
of language.

In this lesson, we will use different types, kinds, and styles in expressing our
ideas to make our communication more effective. Since communication is the
essence of the human experience.

YOUR OBJECTIVES

1. Define and identify the elements of complex sentence.

2. Identify independent clause and dependent.
4. Blend dependent and independent clause to craft complex sentence.

INITIAL TASK ( A Review on Simple Sentence)

What can you see in the pictures? Describe using simple sentences. (Subject-Verb
pattern) Example: The boy is dancing. or The boy wearing blue jumper is dancing.

1. ____________________________________________________
2, ____________________________________________________

1. ________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________
 1. ________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________
THIS IS GOOD TO KNOW!

Kinds of Sentences According to Structure

1. A simple sentence consists of one independent clause. (An independent
clause contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought.)

Example: I like to read love stories.

2. A compound sentence is two (or more) independent clauses joined by a

conjunction or semi-colon. Each of these clauses could form a sentence
alone.

Ex. I like to read love stories but my sister loves to read horror stories

REVIEW:
Compound Sentences
A sentence that expresses two complete thoughts is a compound
sentence. In a compound sentence, two independent clauses can be joined by
a comma and a conjunction.

examples: Chris invited me to his birthday party, and I told him I would
be there.
Do you want to play basketball, or would you rather go fishing?
I was going to buy a candy bar, but I decided to make a healthy choice instead.

TASK

Combine each pair of simple sentences to make a compound sentence.

Use the conjunction in parenthesis.

1. A small kitten followed me home. I gave it a bowl of milk. (so)

__________________________________________________________________
2. We were lost in the woods. My brother had a map in his backpack. (but)
__________________________________________________________________
3. The girls were painting animal pictures. Katrina spilled the paint. (and)
__________________________________________________________________
4. Would you like to go to the movies? Would you rather stay home tonight? (or)
___________________________________________________________________
5. Mr. Sanchez loved his new office. He didn't like the view. (but)
___________________________________________________________________
6. Ivana's bicycle had a flat tire. She had to walk to the grocery store. (so)
___________________________________________________________________
7. José wants to be an astronaut when he grows up. Maria wants to be a nurse.
(and)
___________________________________________________________________
8. Dr. Neu told Greg to floss his teeth every day. He didn't listen. (but)
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9. The tigers at the zoo are always sleeping. The penguins are fun to watch. (but)
___________________________________________________________________

3. Complex Sentence Structure

A complex sentence consists of an independent clause plus a dependent
clause. (A dependent clause starts with a subordinating conjunction or a relative
pronoun, and contains a subject and verb, but does not express a complete thought.)

The job or function of a subordinate conjunction is to create a relationship

between the dependent clause and the independent clause. A sentence containing
both a dependent clause and an independent clause is called a complex sentence.

Dependent Clause has a subject and a verb, however it has no complete thought. It needs
independent clause to complete the meaning of the sentence.
Example: After Tyler called his friend Subject: Tyler Verb: called
Independent Clause has a subject and a verb and a complete thought. It is a sentence.
Example: He met him at the park.
After Tyler called his friend, he met him at the park. (Complex Sentence)
Take Note:
When we join the dependent clause to the independent clause by using connecting words, we get a
complex sentence.

TASK 2 Oral Reading

Read the following sentences, combine column A with column B to form complex
sentences. Answer the questions below.
Because she felt cold Sarah put on her globes.

Whenever he was mad Sam took ten deep breaths.

Alex left his house When his sister arrived

 He ate the whole hamburger Even though he was full

Sarah dropped her sister off at day care Before going to school

Rachel did not want to go to the dance Unless her friend Karen was going

Amy wants to plan a trip to Florida If it snows one more time

1. In column A what are the examples of Independent clause? Read.

2. In column B. what are the examples of dependent clause? Read.

TASK 3 Underline the independent clause once and the dependent clause

Example: I will go ice skating if the pond is still frozen.

Independent clause + dependent clause

1. After Scott and Kelly attended the concert, they went to Giovanni’s for a nice
dinner.

2. Mamie’s mom said she could spend the night with her best friend if she did all of
her homework first.

3. Whenever there is a concert in the Woodlands, surrounding neighborhoods can

hear the music.

4. Jake stared at me as if he had seen a ghost.

5. When it’s foggy, driving is very dangerous.

6. Chris felt responsible for the missing book though it was not his fault.

7. We will be on time unless there is a traffic jam.

8. Please be quiet when you enter class late.

9. Since I first saw you, I have wondered if we ever met before.

10. The pool will be cleaned when spring comes.

TASK 4 More Guided Practice. Insert conjunctions to the following simple

sentences to form a complex sentence. Use the list of subordinate
conjunctions to help you.
Commonly Used Subordinate Conjunctions
after as though so that whenever as if even
though unless although because than where
when as before though
as soon as since as long as if until

11. Jill had her petition filled out. She could run for office.

12. I’ll wear a red hat. You can recognize me.

13. The mice darted underground. The owl dived at them.

14. Sam can mail these packages. They have enough postage on them.

15. We were surprised. We learned of the arrest.

TASK 5 Combining Words: By Pair, match the group of words from box 1, 2 & 3 to
form complex sentence.

Box 1 Box 2 Box 3

Fell, bud did not
break
The student With the end
handle
Who likes math Finished early
The guitar

That is barking Should be

The tree
avoided
Where he lives

The dog
Is getting ready
With the yellow
for winter
leaves
The house Is the one with
With the
the large yard
definition
Is a dictionary
The book

1. _________________________________________________________.
2._________________________________________________________.
3. _________________________________________________________.
4. _________________________________________________________.
5. _________________________________________________________.
6._________________________________________________________.
7. _________________________________________________________.
8. _________________________________________________________.

TASK 6 Sum Up Everything: Let the student answer the following:

1. What is the difference between dependent and independent clauses based

from the activities done?

2. Why is it important to distinguish the dependent clause from independent

clause?

TASK 7 THINK OF THIS:

What are the three (3) things I think I need to improve when it comes to my communication
skills. Write your answers inside the star.
 WEEK 4( DAY 2)

Use Various Types and kinds of Sentences for Effective Communication of

Information/ Ideas

YOUR OBJECTIVES

1. Identify conjunctions to be used in writing complex sentence.

2. Review independent clause and dependent.
3. Combine clauses with conjunctions to form complex sentence.
4. Write complex sentence to describe and tell something.

INITIAL TASK

Get a partner, let us play the roles of the reporter and the interviewee. Use the
following questions to guide your conversation. Then change role to give chance to
the partner to play different role.

Reporter: What do you do before going to school?

Interviewee: Before going to school, I ___________________________________.
Reporter: Oh! That’s great! When you are with your friends what do you talk about?
Interviewee: I have many friends, whenever I am with them, I
___________________________.
Reporter: Wow, that’s exciting!

TASK 1 Answer the following questions

1. What do you feel after doing the conversation?

2. Read the first word of the interviewee, what do you call to this word?
3. Read also the fifth word of the interviewee, when do we use this word?

THIS IS GOOD TO KNOW!

In previous lesson, you have learned elements of complex sentence. In writing

complex sentences we are using joining words/ conjunctions for the following reasons
1. They make the order of events clear to everyone.
2. They make writing flow and sound less choppy.
3. They make writing sound more sophisticated.
4. They make reading more interesting.
5. They help create style and tone.

The job or function of a subordinate conjunction is to create a relationship

between the dependent clause and the independent clause. A sentence containing
both a dependent clause and an independent clause is called a complex sentence.

Commonly Used Subordinate Conjunctions

after as though so that whenever as if
even though unless although because than
where when as before though
as soon as since as long as if until

TASK 2 Choose the subordinate conjunction that creates the best

relationship between the independent clause and the dependent clause.

16. (As long as, Though) there is no ice, the road is safe.

17. People in Alaska must sleep at night (even though, because) the sun can shine
almost 24 hours a day at times.

18. Linda goes shopping (whenever, so that) she has extra money.

19. (Unless, As soon as) the roads are iced over, we will have school tomorrow.

20. Sally looked at me (as if, so that) she had never seen me before.

TASK 5 Lets Practice More!

Identify the dependent and independent clause in the following sentences.

1. The pirate, looking menacing, drew his sword.

2. Screeching in delight, the parrot soared over the trees.

3. The boy dug, filled with nerves.

4. Exhausted from swimming so far, the old man fell asleep on the log.

5. The man lay on the sand feeling happy.

6. on the lookout for hungry birds, the crab scuttled across the sand.

7. The man, realizing he was stranded, suddenly felt very lonely.

8. The fish swam peacefully as the waves crashed against the rocks.

9. Shaking with fear, the boy made his way through the forest.

10. The girl, overwhelmed with happiness, stared at the treasure.

TASK 3 Describe Me: Write dependent and independent clauses using the given
conjunctions to describe the picture.
1. Because ______________________, _________________________________.

2. __________________________________, until _________________________.

3. If __________________________, ___________________________________.

4. ________________________________, after __________________________.

TASK 4 By Pair: Give strips of paper with dependent clause written on it. Let the
pair write the independent clause to complete the idea. Let them share the answer to
the class.

Example: For the first time,

_______________________________________________.

Answer: For the first time, I successfully passed all my classes.

1. In the morning, __________________________________________________.

2. For the last time, _________________________________________________.

3. After the game, __________________________________________________.

4. Although I left, ___________________________________________________.

5. Since he was not there, ____________________________________________.

6. Wherever we are _________________________________________________.

7. Even though I am tired, ____________________________________________.

8. Although we won, ________________________________________________.

9. While I was waiting _______________________________________________.

10. before the movie, ________________________________________________.

11. After the play, ___________________________________________________.

Reminder: The teacher can also call some students to give their sentences too.

End of day 2

WEEK 4 ( DAY 3)

Use Various Types and kinds of Sentences for Effective Communication of

Information/ Ideas
YOUR OBJECTIVES

1. Find the difference of simple, compound and complex sentence structure.

2. Review independent clause and dependent..
3. Identify simple, compound and complex sentences in paragraphs.

INITIAL TASK

Task 1 Review! Review! Review!

In your previous lessons, you have discussed simple, compound, and now
complex sentence. Let us review!

SIMPLE: It has subject and predicate and has complete thought.

COMPOUND: It has two or more simple sentences being combined using
conjunctions.
COMPLEX: It has dependent and independent clauses.

Study the following sentences. Determine if each sentence is simple,

compound, or complex. Put a check to indicate your answer.

Sentences Simpl Compound Complex

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1. It was time for bed, yet it was still light outside.
2. The front door was locked, so she entered through the
back.
3. They took a lot of pictures when they visited Tagaytay.
4. After the show began, he sat very quietly.
5. The girl was wearing red dress.
6. He was playing on his computer.
7. Georges would like to play, for he was the best player on
the team.
8. The children wore their dirty boots.
9. Before the bell rings, the student lined up at the door.
10. We turned off the light after Mom told us to go to sleep.
THIS IS GOOD TO KNOW!

Sentence Types:
Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex
Simple Sentences
- A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb.
- It expresses a single complete thought that can stand on its own.

Examples:
1. The baby cried for food. ( 1 subject and 1 verb)
2. Professor Maple’s intelligent students completed and turned in their homework.
( 1 subject and 2 verb)
3. Megan and Ron ate too much and felt sick. (2 subject and 2 verb)

Compound Sentences
- A compound sentence has two independent clauses. An independent clause is a part
of a sentence that can stand alone because it contains a subject and a verb and
expresses a complete thought.
- Basically, a compound contains two simple sentences.
- These independent clauses are joined by a conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

Examples:
1. The shoplifter had stolen clothes, so he ran once he saw the police.
2. They spoke to him in Spanish, but he responded in English.

Complex Sentences
- A complex sentence is an independent clause joined by one or more dependent
clauses. A dependent clause either lacks a subject or a verb or has both a subject and
a verb that does not express a complete thought.
- A complex sentence always has a subordinator (as, because, since, after, although,
when) or relative pronouns (who, that, which).

Examples:
1. After eating lunch at The Cheesecake Factory, Tim went to the gym to exercise.
2. Opinionated women are given disadvantages in societies that privilege male
accomplishments.
TASK 2 Label each sentence in the paragraph SIMPLE, COMPOUND, and
COMPLEX.

The little girl has three dogs (1._______________). Skippy eats grass, and he
runs all day (2,__________________). Skippy plays more than any of the other dogs
because he has the most energy (3._________________). Lazybones hates playing
(4.__________________). She wants to sleep on her bed, and she relaxes in the
sun (5._________________). She loves to sit
(6. _______________). She doesn’t eat a lot because she didn’t have much of an
appetite (7. ______________). Rocky plays a lot (8.________________). He loves
playing fetch, and he enjoys going on walks (9._______________). He is the
youngest puppy since he is the only two months old (10. _________________). All
of the dogs are nice to people ( 11._________________).

TASK 3

Rewrite this paragraph to form another structure of sentences. Use

conjunctions to form compound or complex sentences. Read your answer in front of
your classmates.

I want a new dog for my birthday. I want a new dog because I love animals.
The dog would sleep in my room. The dog would go outside during the day.
“ We are getting a pet. A pet is a lot of work.” Said mom.
My mom doesn’t want a dog. My dad loves dog. I think I can ask him to get a
dog. He comes home from work at five.

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TASK 4 Combine parts from column one and column two to create sentences.
Use the clues if necessary.
COLUMN ONE COLUMN TWO CLUES

1. The boy sat down. The boy ate supper. Use the word and use boy
only once

2. He ate his hamburger. He ate his French fries. Use the word and use he
only once

3. He did not get dessert. He did not eat all his peas. Use the word because

4. The child put on her She put on her socks. Use the word after
shoes.

5. The bus requires an The amount of change Use the word exact in the
amount of change. must be exact. middle of the first sentence

6. The cheetah had no The cheetah was healthy Use healthy and hungry
trouble catching its prey. and hungry. within the first sentence

7. A laboratory is a place. Scientists do research at Use the word where to

laboratories. combine

8. Architecture is a Architecture requires going Use the word that to

profession. to college. combine.

9. The earth rotates around The earth revolves on its Use the word while to
the sun. axis. combine

10. The illustration shows Of the finished model Put the phrase into the
how the pieces fit together. sentence

End of day 3
 WEEK 4 ( DAY 4)

Use Various Types and kinds of Sentences for Effective Communication of

Information/ Ideas

Your Objective

1. Increase the level of mastery in identifying the following:

a. dependent clause
b. independent clause
c. kinds of sentence
1. simple
2. compound
3. complex

TASK 1 Writing Complex Sentences

Write 5 original complex sentences. Include subordinate clause for each,

using the word in parentheses.

1. (who) ___________________________________________________________

2. (which) __________________________________________________________

3. (that) ___________________________________________________________

4. (after)___________________________________________________________

5. (when)__________________________________________________________

TASK 2 COMPLEX SENTENCE LESSON-

INSTRUCTIONS:
For the following complex sentences:
1. Underline the independent clause with two lines.
2. Underline the dependent clause with one line.

1. I will rake the leaves myself unless you want to join me.

2. After the fans went home, the band packed up their instruments.

3. Until Jill learns how to pace herself, she will not be healthy.

4. That car is perfect for me because I can afford its upkeep.

5. Since the weather got warm, we have been driving with the top down.
6. Whenever Hanni smiles at me, my heart melts.

7. Will you wait for me while I speak to Mr. Low?

8. Before you buy a boa constrictor, you should think about future problems.

9. Although she was scared to death, Kathy gave a short speech to the class.

10. I will buy a home even if I have to save for ten years.

TASK 4

Identify whether the sentences are simple, complex, compound or compound-

complex. Please underline dependent clauses where it applies.

1. Vampires Dairies is my favorite television show, but I also love True Blood.

2. The student wiped the white board that was filthy with last week’s notes.

3. The trendy fashion designer released her new line on Wednesday.

4. Trina and Hareem went to a bar in Hollywood to celebrate their anniversary.

5. Wicked Regina cast a spell on the entire city, so the citizens decided to rebel.

6. While waiting for the paint to dry, Angela went to Home Depot, and Martin
organized the kitchen appliances.

7. After listening to the Kanye West CD, I have new respect for his music.

8. After the teacher chose groups, John and Sara were selected as partners for a
project, yet Sarah did most of the work.

TASK 6

More Guided Practice. Combine the following simple sentences to form

a complex sentence. Use the list of subordinate conjunctions to help you.

1. Jill had her petition filled out. She could run for office.

2. I’ll wear a red hat. You can recognize me.

3. The mice darted underground. The owl dived at them.

4. Sam can mail these packages. They have enough postage on them.

5. We were surprised. We learned of the arrest.

TASK 7

Choose the subordinate conjunction that creates the best relationship

between the independent clause and the dependent clause.

1. (As long as,Though) there is no ice, the road is safe.

2. People in Alaska must sleep at night (even though, because) the sun can shine
almost 24 hours a day at times.

3. Linda goes shopping (whenever, so that) she has extra money.

4. (Unless, As soon as) the roads are iced over, we will have school tomorrow.

5. Sally looked at me (as if, so that) she had never seen me before.
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WRITERS:
1. Ellaine Capindo - Narra National High School
2. Shailini Padilla - Aramaywan National High School
3.