Types of Sentences

Clauses and Phrases Clause – Has a subject and a verb, but it may or may not be a complete sentence. After we went to the mall The book that Karen lost Phrase – A group of words that does not have a subject and a verb After the dance at a glance Under the bed happily ever after

Conjunctions Join words, phrases, and clauses And yet But both…and Nor either…or For neither…nor So not only…but also Or whether…or

Simple Sentences One independent clause It has a subject and a verb It is a complete sentence I like to ride my bicycle. Do you play basketball often? My sister and I are going shopping.

Complex Sentences One independent clause and one dependent clause. A dependent clause has a subject and a verb but is not a complete sentence. After Sharon finished her homework, she called her best friend to talk. Dependent Independent

Scruffy likes to chase squirrels, and Spot likes to chase cars. Compound Sentences Two or more independent clauses linked together by conjunctions. Chris wanted a bicycle for his birthday, but his parents bought him clothes instead. Scruffy likes to chase squirrels, and Spot likes to chase cars.

Compound – Complex Sentences Two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. When Jacob entered the room, he saw that there was spilled juice on the floor, and his sister had left dirty dishes in the sink.

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