The Phrase and the Clause Chapter 4: Sentence Structure

Simple Sentences Simple Sentence – has one independent clause and no subordinate clause Note: It may have a compound subject, compound verb or both Compound Sentence – consists of two or more independent clauses, usually joined by a comma and a connecting word Note: Usually joined by a coordinating conjunction And but so for nor or yet Generally connects simple sentences A comma usually comes before the conjunction

Complex Sentences Complex Sentence – contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause Note: Usually begin with a word such as… Who whose which that after as if since when Can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence Compound-Complex Sentence – a sentence with two or more independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause

Review & Practice: Simple, Compound, Complex, or Compound-Complex? Seashells filled Liz’s suitcase and spilled onto the floor. Simple Between Asia and Africa lies a land bridge that is known as the Sinai Peninsula. Complex Shackleton wanted to be the first man to reach the South Pole, and in 1908, he led a party that came within ninety-seven miles of the pole. compound-complex

Review & Practice: Simple, Compound, Complex, or Compound-Complex? The men escaped the ice in small boats, and they landed on Elephant Island, where they lived in a makeshift camp. compound-complex Shackleton and five other men sailed to South Georgia Island, where they sought help from Norwegian whalers. complex His first attempts to return to Elephant Island did not succeed, but he finally rescued his crew on August 30, 1916. compound