Types of Sentences in English for Writing.pptx
- 2. LESSON OBJECTIVES Understand the components of simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences Recognize and differentiate between simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences Review the basic building blocks of a sentence
- 3. WHAT MAKES A SENTENCE? Ends with punctuation (period, question mark, exclamation point) Contains a subject—who or what the sentence is about Begins with a capital letter Contains a predicate—what the subject does or is
- 5. SIMPLE SENTENCES example s: A simple sentence contains one subject and one predicate. They may contain an object or modifiers (adjectives and adverbs), but they will only contain one independent clause. Simple sentences are best used when expressing a simple, complete thought. Avoid overuse of simple sentences because too many will create a mundane and choppy tone. Her brother lives next door. The cat slept on the windowsill all morning.
- 6. Simple Sentence is a sentence contains of only a subject and a verb. E.G : • My brother opened the window Subject Verb • They walked Subject Verb • The scared boys got inside the spooky house Subject Verb • Mia and Bella played in the yard (compound subject) Subjects Verb • The boy smiled and nodded (compound verb) Subject Verbs
- 7. COMPOUND SENTENCES example s: A compound sentence contains two independent clauses that are joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Each independent clause has its own subject and predicate. A comma, semi colon, or colon is used before the coordinating conjunction. They are best used when combining related ideas into a single sentence. The storm was brutal, but it only lasted for a few hours. Can you bring a dish to the party, or can you bring utensils?
- 8. Compound Sentence is a sentence with two main clauses (independent clauses) joined with a connective word / coordinating conjunction. Connective/Coordinating Conjunction ; E.G : The girls bring the pink books, and the boys bring the blue books. Clause 1 Conjunction Clause 2 The orange is sour, but the the watermelon is sweet. Clause 1 Conjunction Clause 2 It was raining, so I took an umbrella. Clause 1 Conjunction Clause 2 FANBOYS for and nor but or yet so
- 10. LESSON CHECKPOINT Turn and talk with a classmate about the following sentences. Classify each sentence and explain to your partner what led you to that classification. He stopped by the market for two pineapples and one grapefruit. Two cars collided on the highway, so I was late for work.
- 11. COMPLEX SENTENCES example s: A complex sentence contains at least one independent clause and one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction (e.g, because, although, since, when) These sentences add depth and variation to writing. They are best used when providing additional information or modifying the sentence’s main point Because it was snowing yesterday, we built a fire to keep warm. The Labrador waited patiently until his owner handed him the treat.
- 12. Complex Sentence is a sentence with a main clause (independent clause) and a subordinate clause (dependent clause) joined with connective word (subordinate conjunction). A subordinate clause (dependent clause) relies on the main clause in order to make sense of the sentence (complete thought). E.G : o I took an umbrella because it was raining Main clause conjunction subordinate clause o When I was watching TV, my sister called me Conjunction subordinate clause main clause Subordinate Conjunction : oThan oWhether oAfter owhen oWho oBecause oSince oAs oThat oAlthough oUnless Etc… Main clause (independent) + subordinate clause (dependent)
- 14. COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCES example s: A compound-complex sentence contains at least two one independent clauses and one dependent clause. Use a coordinating conjunction to join independent clauses and a subordinating conjunction to connect the dependent clause to the independent clause(s). To avoid a run-on sentence, use proper punctuation, place and join clauses correctly, and clearly reference subjects. Although she was tired, she went to practice, and she scored a goal. It was raining all morning, so we stayed inside until the weather passed.
- 15. QUIZ TIME Read each sentence on the following slides carefully. Determine if the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. Click and drag the correct label to show your answer.
- 16. simple sentence compound sentence complex sentence compound-complex sentence QUIZ ITEM #1 She finished her homework, and she studied for the exam.
- 17. simple sentence compound sentence complex sentence compound-complex sentence QUIZ ITEM #2 The sunset’s colors painted the sky in red and orange.
- 18. simple sentence compound sentence complex sentence compound-complex sentence QUIZ ITEM #3 Because he wanted to see the Grand Canyon, he planned a trip during the summer.
- 19. simple sentence compound sentence complex sentence compound-complex sentence QUIZ ITEM #4 If you hurry, we can make it to the theater on time.
- 20. simple sentence compound sentence complex sentence compound-complex sentence QUIZ ITEM #5 The city’s skyline lit up the night sky like diamonds.
- 21. simple sentence compound sentence complex sentence compound-complex sentence QUIZ ITEM #6 The plane took off at dawn, so many passengers were still sleepy.
- 22. simple sentence compound sentence complex sentence compound-complex sentence QUIZ ITEM #7 Despite the heat, they continued hiking the trail, and by dusk, they had arrived at the waterfall.
- 23. simple sentence compound sentence complex sentence compound-complex sentence QUIZ ITEM #8 The team celebrated their victory after winning the championship.
- 24. ANSWER KEY 1. Compound sentence 2. Simple sentence 3. Complex sentence 4. Complex sentence 5. Simple sentence 6. Compound sentence 7. Compound-complex sentence 8. Complex sentence