Sentences Types 2 Now even Sentence-y-er!

Simple Sentences Compound Sentences Independent Clauses Coordinating Conjunctions (Fanboys) ;

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause. D, I I D

Complex Example: When Mike was a kid, he was kind of a runt compared to the other boys. My mom makes me chicken soup when I am sick.

A compound-complex sentence contains two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause. I, c I DD, I, c ID, I ; I I ; I DI D, c I

There are only two correct ways to join TWO INDEPENDENT clauses: - Put a comma (, ) and a coordinating conjunction (and, but, so) between them - Put a semi-colon ( ; ) between them When you combine INDEPENDENT and SUBORDINATE clauses, do you need a comma between them? - If the subordinate clause comes before an independent clause, you always need a comma (, ) between them - DON’T put a comma between them if the independent clause is first

Compound – Complex Examples: When watching a football game, Joe and his dad always cheer for opposite teams, and they usually end up getting mad at each other. My little sister made a huge mess in the kitchen, but I was the one who had to clean it up because I always have to clean up her messes.

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