Types of Sentences:

How many types of sentences are there? SimpleCompoundComplexCompound-Complex

How can you tell the difference between the different type of sentences? It is all in their structure! All sentences have different structures. You can decipher the different types of sentences by simply identifying the different clauses in the sentences and the number of clauses in a sentence.

What is a clause again? A group of words with a subject & predicate. How many clauses are there? There are 2 different types of clauses.

What is the first type of clause? Ask Webbie! So… an independent clause has what 3 things? Subject Verb within a predicate Complete Thought i-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t!

What is the second type of clause? Dependent! How can you tell if a clause is dependent? Typically, dependent clauses begin with… Relative Pronouns: that, which, who, whom, whose Subordinating Conjunctions: if, when, because, since, or

Simple Sentence : 1 Independent Clause Example: I like to play softball. It’s so easy, it’s a piece of cake! “It’s a cakewalk!!!” “Hey, that’s a simple sentence too!!!” The first sentence structure

Compound Sentence 2 (or more) Independent Clauses Example: I went to the game early, but I forgot my wallet. 1 Independent 1 Independent + 1 Independent = 2 Independent Clauses! The second sentence structure

What part of speech combines clauses and sentences? Conjunctions! This is how you will combine clauses & sentences together!

What are 3 ways to combine/punctua te sentences? 1.Comma + Conjunction 2.Semicolon 3.Ending marks + Capital Letter

What does a variation of sentence structure create for us? What would it be like if all sentences were structured the same? What if we had all simple sentences?

Varied Sentence Structure Creates: FlowFlow ExcitementExcitement Change of paceChange of pace EmphasisEmphasis Shows unity….allows us to tie ideas together and see a relationshipShows unity….allows us to tie ideas together and see a relationship If All Sentences Were Structured the Same… Writing would be: boring, choppy, lack feeling and emphasis

Rihanna’s charity work and thriving career kept her plenty busy. She would also like to spread her wings in other areas. She made her debut playing in a movie. She plans on taking acting lessons. She can do even more acting. Here is an example of what a paragraph looks and sounds like with only simple sentences.

Although Rihanna’s charity work and thriving career keep her plenty busy, she would also like to spread her wings in other areas. She made her debut playing in a movie, and plans on taking acting lessons, so she can do even more acting. Here is the same paragraph, but with sentence variation.

REVIEW! *What is a Simple Sentence? *What is an Independent Clause? *What is a Compound Sentence?

Complex Sentences 1 + 1… 1 of each! Definition: 1 independent clause+ 1 dependent clause (at least) Example: When I go home from school, (Sub.) I like to ride my four wheeler. (Main) What’s the subordinating conjunction in the dependent clause? When

Compound -Complex Sentences Definition: 2 independent clauses + 1 dependent clause (at least) Example: I enjoy listening to music, and I just bought a new CD since my grandma gave me money for my birthday. What is 1 Ind. Clause you see? What is the 2 nd Ind. Clause you see? What is the Dep. Clause you see?

Compound -Complex Sentences Continued… Example: I enjoy listening to music, and I just bought a new CD since my grandma gave me money for my birthday. What specifically is connecting the 2 Ind. Clauses? Comma & the Coordinating Conjunction “and”…Remember, it’s a FANBOY! The Subordinating Conjunction since What specifically is introducing the Dep. Clause?

Checking for Understanding Directions: Identify the sentence structure for each of the following sentences. 1. People who are dressing up for Halloween begin by deciding their character. 2. In October, like a lot of other months, gatherings are frequent. 3. One of the most common problems that trick-or- treaters face is cavities; another is being cold. 4. As a rule, Halloween can be fun, but you should always be careful.

Structure?Complex Independent clause? People begin by deciding their character Dependent clause? who are dressing up for Halloween 1. People who are dressing up for Halloween begin by deciding their character. Let’s Try Some! Tell what type of sentence structure each sentence is.

Structure?Simple Independent clause? Gatherings are frequent In October, like a lot of other months, gatherings are frequent. 2. In October, like a lot of other months, gatherings are frequent. Notice…no conjunction!

Structure?Compound-Complex Independent clause #1 ? One of the most common problems is cavities Dependent clause? that trick-or-treaters face 3. One of the most common problems that trick-or-treaters face is cavities; another is being cold. Independent clause #2 ? another is being cold

Structure?Compound Independent clause #1 ?Halloween can be fun Independent clause #2? You should always be careful 4. As a rule, Halloween can be fun, but you should always be careful. What is “as a rule”? A phrase

The Four Sentence Structures SENTENCE STRUCTURE INDEPENDENT CLAUSES DEPENDENT CLAUSES Simple10 Compound2 or more0 Complex11 or more Compound-Complex2 or more1 or more