Grammar Week 3: Sentence Structures
Sentence Structures 4 Types of Sentences Simple Compound Complex
Sentence Structures Simple Sentence Contains one independent clause One main idea; compound subjects are OK
Examples of Simple Sentences She caught the ball near the goal line. We waited for the bus in the unbearable heat. Cellphones and headphones should both be put away during class.
Write your own simple sentence describing this picture.
Sentence Structures Compound Sentence Contains two or more independent clauses joined by a: Coordinator or Semicolon
Sentence Structures For And Nor But Or Yet So Examples of Coordinators
Examples of Compound Sentences They studied for an hour and they ate dinner around nine. The store was closed, so he drove around to kill time. Max and Gregor arrived before nine, but it was still too late to enter the show. The house is finally ready to be sold; it was in repair for a year.
Write your own compound sentence describing this picture.
Practice
Sam waited for the train. Kyle and Sarah enjoy watching TV. We looked for them at the station, but they arrived later than we thought. The company donated money every year to fight hunger and disease. They practiced in the morning for two months, yet the play turned out to be a disaster. Both Phoenix and Las Vegas can get extremely hot in July and August.
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Mr. Morton ran for office in 2012. I got in trouble so I can't go to the party, but it would have been fun. The drummers played a long time, yet the piano players stopped early. The big brown dog ran after the yellow and red ball. Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.
Review Independent Clause Dependent Clause Simple Sentence Compound Sentence
Sentence Structures Complex Sentence One independent clause joined with a dependent clause
Sentence Structures Dependent clause starts with a subordinator: since, because, before, after, although, when, until, while, etc.
Examples of Complex Sentences After saying goodbye to everyone, Brian got into the taxi and went to the airport.
Examples of Complex Sentences After saying goodbye to everyone, Brian got into the taxi and went to the airport. Independent Clause
Examples of Complex Sentences Dependent Clause Dependent Clause After saying goodbye to everyone, Brian got into the taxi and went to the airport.
Examples of Complex Sentences Dependent Clause Dependent Clause After saying goodbye to everyone, Brian got into the taxi and went to the airport. Subordinator
Examples of Complex Sentences They censored the movie because they didn’t want to offend anyone.
Examples of Complex Sentences Independent Clause They censored the movie because they didn’t want to offend anyone.
Examples of Complex Sentences They censored the movie because they didn’t want to offend anyone. Dependent Clause Subordinator
Examples of Complex Sentences Since it was an Early Release Day, we went to Long Wong’s and ate fifty hot wings.
Examples of Complex Sentences Dependent Clause Since it was an Early Release Day, we went to Long Wong’s and ate fifty hot wings. Subordinator
Examples of Complex Sentences Since it was an Early Release Day, we went to Long Wong’s and ate fifty hot wings. Independent Clause
Practice
Write down the dependent clause and circle the subordinator: After driving for three hours, they arrived at their destination. They never stopped on the way there because they wanted to be early. Although they drove together, it was not a pleasant drive. We decided to ride together since we were going to the same meeting.
Identify the dependent clause: After driving for three hours, they arrived at their destination. They never stopped on the way there because they wanted to be early. Although they drove together, it was not a pleasant drive. We decided to ride together since we were going to the same meeting.
Identify the dependent clause: After driving for three hours, they arrived at their destination. They never stopped on the way there because they wanted to be early. Although they drove together, it was not a pleasant drive. We decided to ride together since we were going to the same meeting.
Identify the dependent clause: After driving for three hours, they arrived at their destination. They never stopped on the way there because they wanted to be early. Although they drove together, it was not a pleasant drive. We decided to ride together since we were going to the same meeting.
Identify the dependent clause: After driving for three hours, they arrived at their destination. They never stopped on the way there because they wanted to be early. Although they drove together, it was not a pleasant drive. We decided to ride together since we were going to the same meeting.
Questions?
Review Independent and Dependent Clauses Simple Sentence Compound Sentence Complex Sentence
Sentence Structures Compound-Complex Sentence Two or more independent clauses joined with at least one dependent clause
Examples of Compound-Complex Sentences Although they usually watch dramas, they decided to see a comedy, and they enjoyed it very much.
Examples of Compound-Complex Sentences Dependent Clause Dependent Clause Although they usually watch dramas, they decided to see a comedy, and they enjoyed it very much. Subordinator
Examples of Compound-Complex Sentences Independent Clause 1 Although they usually watch dramas, they decided to see a comedy, and they enjoyed it very much. Independent Clause 2
Examples of Compound-Complex Sentences Gregor had to wake up early to go to practice, but he was glad he stayed up late because he was able to watch the championship game on TV.
Examples of Compound-Complex Sentences Independent Clause 1 Gregor had to wake up early to go to practice, but he was glad he stayed up late because he was able to watch the championship game on TV. Independent Clause 2
Examples of Compound-Complex Sentences Gregor had to wake up early to go to practice, but he was glad he stayed up late because he was able to watch the championship game on TV. Dependent Clause
Practice
Complex or Compound-Complex? Independent Clause? Daryl is very good with a bow, although it is odd that he never runs out of arrows. Since Rick was their leader, he often made the important decisions about where to relocate. Hershel was their voice of reason, but he wasn’t afraid to speak up because of his faith. After he woke up, Jim looked around, but he couldn’t find anyone in the empty hospital.
Complex or Compound-Complex? Independent Clause? Daryl is very good with a bow, although it is odd that he never runs out of arrows. Since Rick was their leader, he often made the important decisions about where to relocate. Hershel was their voice of reason, but he wasn’t afraid to speak up because of his faith. After he woke up, Jim looked around, but he couldn’t find anyone in the empty hospital.
Complex or Compound-Complex? Independent Clause? Daryl is very good with a bow, although it is odd that he never runs out of arrows. Since Rick was their leader, he often made the important decisions about where to relocate. Hershel was their voice of reason, but he wasn’t afraid to speak up because of his faith. After he woke up, Jim looked around, but he couldn’t find anyone in the empty hospital.
Complex or Compound-Complex? Independent Clause? Daryl is very good with a bow, although it is odd that he never runs out of arrows. Since Rick was their leader, he often made the important decisions about where to relocate. Hershel was their voice of reason, but he wasn’t afraid to speak up because of his faith. After he woke up, Jim looked around, but he couldn’t find anyone in the empty hospital.
Complex or Compound-Complex? Independent Clause? Daryl is very good with a bow, although it is odd that he never runs out of arrows. Since Rick was their leader, he often made the important decisions about where to relocate. Hershel was their voice of reason, but he wasn’t afraid to speak up because of his faith. After he woke up, Jim looked around, but he couldn’t find anyone in the empty hospital.
Questions?
Sentence Identification and Labeling
Sentence Identification and Labeling Independent Clauses = Underline Dependent Clauses = Draw a box Coordinators and = Circle Subordinators
Practice 2
Since they were trained at a young age, Spartans were incredible soldiers. While searching for a light, he kicked something on the floor, and discovered it was an empty bottle. Gladiators often fought to the death because it was entertainment for the crowd. Jim slowly roamed the empty streets, but he never found anyone since the city was evacuated.
Since they were trained at a young age, Spartans were incredible soldiers. While searching for a light, he kicked something on the floor, and discovered it was an empty bottle. Gladiators often fought to the death because it was entertainment for the crowd. Jim slowly roamed the empty streets, but he never found anyone since the city was evacuated.
Since they were trained at a young age, Spartans were incredible soldiers. While searching for a light, he kicked something on the floor, and discovered it was an empty bottle. Gladiators often fought to the death because it was entertainment for the crowd. Jim slowly roamed the empty streets, but he never found anyone since the city was evacuated.
Since they were trained at a young age, Spartans were incredible soldiers. While searching for a light, he kicked something on the floor, and discovered it was an empty bottle. Gladiators often fought to the death because it was entertainment for the crowd. Jim slowly roamed the empty streets, but he never found anyone since the city was evacuated.
Since they were trained at a young age, Spartans were incredible soldiers. While searching for a light, he kicked something on the floor, and discovered it was an empty bottle. Gladiators often fought to the death because it was entertainment for the crowd. Jim slowly roamed the empty streets, but he never found anyone since the city was evacuated.
Sentence Structures Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex
Sentence Structure? It rained for three days, so the streets in my neighborhood flooded.
Sentence Structure? Coordinator It rained for three days, so the streets in my neighborhood flooded.
Sentence Structure? Coordinator It rained for three days, so the streets in my neighborhood flooded. Which type of sentence is this?
Sentence Structure? Jason stayed up late because he was playing video games.
Sentence Structure? Subordinator Subordinator Jason stayed up late because he was playing video games.
Sentence Structure? Subordinator Subordinator Jason stayed up late because he was playing video games. Dependent Clause Which type of sentence is this?
Sentence Structure? Mildred and Ann could arrange the pictures in a special album.
Sentence Structure? Mildred and Ann could arrange the pictures in a special album. Which type of sentence is this?
Sentence Structure? Even though his heart was pounding, Jim raced up the stairs, and he checked out the strange noise.
Sentence Structure? Subordinator Even though his heart was pounding, Jim raced up the stairs, and he checked out the strange noise.
Sentence Structure? Subordinator Even though his heart was pounding, Jim raced up the stairs, and he checked out the strange noise.
Sentence Structure? Subordinator Even though his heart was pounding, Jim raced up the stairs, and he checked out the strange noise. Which type of sentence is this? Coordinator
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