8 major types of sentences

8 major types of sentences

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  Created by: AnthonyMorton 10/6/13 ELA 5th Mrs. Dawson
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   A simplesentence contains a subject and a verb. It is an independent sentence because it can stand alone.  Ex: Ted did his homework on a Saturday night.
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   A compoundsentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.  Ex: I tried to take Spanish, and Kobe did too.
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   A complexsentence has a independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses. A complex sentence also always has a subordinator.  Ex: When he handed in his homework, he forgot to give the teacher the last page.
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   A compoundcomplex sentence is made from two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.  Ex: Although I like to go camping, I haven't had the time to go lately, and I haven’t found anyone to go with. 
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   An imperativesentence usually tells a command.  Ex: Aj get your but down here and clean your room.
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   A declarativesentence makes a statement. It is also marked by a period.  Ex: I have basketball practice on Mondays and Wednesdays.
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   An interrogativesentence asks a question. It is marked with a question mark.  Ex: Where did you put my basketball?
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   An exclamatorysentence expresses great emotion or excitement. It ends with an exclamation mark.  I cant wait until my birthday which is October 12!