Sentence Structure By: Ashley Poole

The four sentence structures Simple- a sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate. Compound- a sentence with more than one subject or predicate. Complex- a sentence containing a subordinate clause or clauses. Compound-Complex- a sentence having two or more coordinate independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. What are these?

Simple Sentences A simple sentence is a sentence containing ONE clause with a single subject and predicate.

Examples of Simple Sentences The dog barked. I like steak. I went running. The soup is cooking.

Compound Sentences A compound sentence is a sentence with more than one subject or predicate.

Examples of Compound Sentences I went to the doctor, and they told me I was sick. I had soup, and a grilled cheese. I love running, and swimming.

Complex Sentences A complex sentence is a sentence containing a subordinate clause or clauses.

Examples of Complex Sentences She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged. This is the exact spot where the atomic bomb was first tested. After twenty years, he still had feelings for her.

Compound-Complex Sentences A compound-complex sentence is a sentence having two or more coordinate independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

Compound-Complex Sentences A compound-complex sentence is a sentence having two or more coordinate independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

Compound-Complex Examples We decided that the movie was too violent, but our children, who like to watch scary movies, thought that we were wrong. Even though he prefers to eat with a fork, he chooses to use chopsticks in Chinese restaurants; however, they aren't easy to use.

Practice Sentences With the sentences below, please type on the line what type of sentence the sentence is.

I got an 47 on my science test. __________ Although an 86 isn’t an A, its better than failing. _________ I made an apple pie, a pumpkin pie, and a key lime pie. __________ To make the pies I used a bowl, rolling pin, a fork, and a pan. ________ While Caroline reads novels, Sean reads comics, but Ashley only reads magazines. ________ The bird was sitting on his house and he was happily eating food, but then he fell. _________ I like eating food. _________ The hungry bird ate some food after he climbed up the tree. _________ While I was making pancakes, Nancy was made bacon, but Bill made nothing. ___________ I like chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream. _____ While I was at my brother’s football game, I ran into my friends. __________

Quiz For the questions below answer A,B,C,D Quiz For the questions below answer A,B,C,D. Answer what type of sentences these are. 1. The angry chicken likes when you pet him. a. simple b. compound c. complex d. compound-complex 2. After the party, me and my friends went out to dinner. 3. While waiting for my food, I went on my IPad, and emailed my boss.

5. Over the past few years, I have learned to like running. 4. I like eggs, bacon, and honey on my biscuits. a. simple b. compound c. complex d. compound-complex 5. Over the past few years, I have learned to like running. 6. My IPhone is my life. I don’t eat breakfast before I come to school.

a. simple b. compound c. complex d. compound-complex 8. I like to go to my lake house. a. simple b. compound c. complex d. compound-complex 9. I love my Language Arts class. 10. While I play soccer, I get really distracted.

Answers: 1.a 2.c 3.d 4. b 5. c 6.a 7.a 8.a 9.a 10.c

Hoped you learned Sentence Structures