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(Week 7) (Writing) Types of Sentences (Cont)

The document discusses four types of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. A simple sentence contains one independent clause with no dependent clauses. A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined with coordinating conjunctions. A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. A compound-complex sentence contains two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Examples are provided for each type of sentence.

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(Week 7) (Writing) Types of Sentences (Cont)

The document discusses four types of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. A simple sentence contains one independent clause with no dependent clauses. A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined with coordinating conjunctions. A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. A compound-complex sentence contains two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Examples are provided for each type of sentence.

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Types of Sentences

A sentence may be simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. It all depends on the


relationship between independent and dependent clauses.
A simple sentence may have a singe subject or a compound subject. It may have a single
predicate or a compound predicate. But a simple sentence may have ONLY one independent
clause, and it may have NO dependent clauses.
 My back aches.
 My teeth and my eyes hurt.
 My throat and nose feel sore and look red.
A compound sentence consists of TWO OR MORE independent clauses and NO dependent
clauses. The clauses must be joined by a semicolon, by a comma and a coordinating
conjunction, or by a semicolon/conjunctive adverb/comma combination.
 I usually don’t mind going to school, but this isn’t fun.
 I feel too sick to watch TV; I feel too sick to eat.
 I don’t want to miss going to the zoo; however, I don’t want to finish eating either.
A complex sentence consists of ONE independent clause and ONE OR MORE dependent
clauses.
 When I get back to school, I’m actually going to appreciate it.
 I won’t even complain about classes although I might be talking out of my head because
I’m feverish.
A compound-complex sentence contains TWO OR MORE independent clauses and ONE OR
MORE dependent clauses.
 Yes, I have a bad flu, and because I need to get well soon, I won’t think about school just
yet.
 I need to do my homework; however, I am quite ill because I have contracted the flu.

Types of Sentences Worksheet #1


Directions: Underline all main clauses once and subordinate clauses twice, then identify whether
the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.

______1. That song always reminds me of you.

______2. Mary may seem nervous during rehearsals, but she becomes quite calm.

______3. Glenna will arrive today, but Carl won’t be here until Saturday.
______4. Link is leaving next Wednesday if he can take off time from work.

______5. After I had typed the paper, I found some mistakes, so I looked them up.

______6. Unless I am mistaken, the first door on the left is the entrance to the art room;
however, it may be another door farther along.

______7. Lisa hung pictures of Beatrix Potter characters in her little sister’s bedroom.

______8. Parker edited the yearbooks, and they will be available in a few weeks.

______9. The local cable station aired my story, but they mispronounced my name.

______10. Although June is a long month, its sunny days can never be long enough.

______11. If you hold the door open too long, the alarm will sound.

______12. The Lincoln High School Bobcats won the state finals.

______13. Brad Pitt is Claire’s favorite actor, but Barbie prefers Michael J. Fox.

______14. We were sailing on the lake when the storm hit, so we immediately headed
for shore.

______15. We read stories by candlelight when the lights went out after the storm hit.

______16. If there is not a new swimming pool, I think my son will cry.

______17. The car is new, and I love it because it is mine!

______18. Dale ate the apple and he got sick since it was poisoned.

______19. Wade played the piano, but Matt danced ballet.

______20. Brandon and Jody went to dinner and then to the dance.
Types of Sentences Worksheet #1

Directions: Underline all main clauses once and subordinate clauses twice, then identify whether
the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex and add necessary
punctuation.

________ 1. My sister is moving because she got a new job.

________ 2. Although I promised I’d be there I couldn’t make it because my car


wouldn’t start.

________ 3. Even if you mail the card today it won’t arrive until after her birthday and
you will have to call anyway.

________ 4. If this snow continues school will be canceled.

________ 5. The snack bar is behind the boathouse.

________ 6. Angela called but she didn’t leave a message.

________ 7. Even though Carey is gone the cat sleeps on her bed.

________ 8. Unless it rains she will take her binoculars and go bird watching.

________ 9. Will the person with the pearl necklace please come to the counter?

________ 10. If you paint over them the cracks will still return.

________ 11. Ms. King needed two people and the brothers needed work.

________ 12. We may drive to Zion National Park during spring break.

________ 13. I remember that summer when you fell into the swimming pool.

________ 14. The two rivers met where the fork occurred and the boat crashed.
________ 15. I can’t recall her name nor do I know where she lives.

________ 16. They waited and watched by the water hole for the lion to return.

________ 17. I just met the new student who went to Paris last year!

________ 18. Crocodiles usually live in remote places but greedy hunters find them.

________ 19. If they know this manufactures can reduce output when it is necessary.

________ 20. Richard Wagner wrote a cycle of newspapers they were well-received.

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