Clauses & Sentences By Gina Giamei Summer 2016

It is a group of words with a subject and a verb. What is a clause? It is a group of words with a subject and a verb.

There are 2 types of clauses. What are they? independent clauses dependent clauses

An Independent Clause has a subject & a verb. expresses a complete thought.

An Independent Clause Gina took a taxi to school yesterday.

A Dependent Clause has a subject & a verb. does not express a complete thought. needs to be connected to an independent clause.

A Dependent Clause because train service was delayed on the Green Line.

What type of clause is this? When I came to Boston

What type of clause is this? I did not like the local cuisine.

Beware of Fragments! A dependent clause that is not connected to an independent clause is a fragment. a common writing error Examples – Because Frank injured his leg. After the bomb exploded.

What are the 3 basic types of sentences? Simple Compound Complex

A Simple Sentence is 1 independent clause. Example - The student was texting during class.

a coordinating conjunction A Compound Sentence has 2 or more independent clauses a coordinating conjunction

Coordinating Conjunctions F A N B O Y S o n o u r e o r d r t t

A Compound Sentence Jack has lived in many U.S. cities, and Boston is the most expensive. The winters in Boston are harsh, but the summers are usually mild. Boston is famous for clam chowder, so many tourists try it.

has at least 1 dependent clause. A Complex Sentence has 1 independent clause. has at least 1 dependent clause.

A Complex Sentence If Jerry had studied for the final exam, he would have gotten a higher score.

A Compound-Complex Sentence has 2 or more independent clauses. has at least 1 dependent clause.

A Compound-Complex Sentence Mary’s brother who is a doctor will be staying at her house for a week, so she is cleaning the guest room.