Sentence Types

Independent or Dependent? Independent clause- a complete sentence that can stand on its own. I went to the store. Dependent clause- an incomplete thought that cannot stand on its own. Went to the store.

Types of Sentences SIMPLE SENTENCE A simple sentence, also called an independent clause, contains a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought. Examples: Some students like to study in the mornings. Billy plays football every afternoon. I am hungry.

Types of Sentences COMPOUND SENTENCE A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinator (FANBOYS). FANBOYS- for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. Examples: A.  Philip went to the football game, and Amber went to the mall.  B.  Philip played football, so Amber went shopping.  C.  Philip played football, but Amber wanted to go shopping.

Types of Sentences COMPLEX SENTENCE A complex sentence has an independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses. Examples: After they finished studying, Jill and Mandy went to the movies.  The teacher returned the homework after she noticed the error. 

Practice! Write one example of each type of sentence. Simple- I went to the store. Compound- I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk. Complex- I went to the store after school. Be sure to include the different types of sentences in your narrative!

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Types of Sentences There are four kinds of sentences: 1. Declarative 2. Interrogative 3. Imperative 4. Exclamatory

Four Types of Sentences A Declarative sentence makes a statement. It starts with a capital letter and ends with a period. Example: Potatoes come from Peru. An Interrogative Sentence asks a question. It begins with a capital and ends with a question mark. Example: Are there many rice farmers in America?

Four Types of Sentences An Imperative Sentence gives a command or a request. It starts with a capital letter and ends with a period. Example: Shut the door. An Exclamatory Sentence expresses a strong feeling. It begins with a capital and ends with an exclamatory mark. Example: What a hot day!