Sentence Structure. What is sentence structure? It refers to the kinds and number of clauses (group of words containing a subject and predicate) a sentence.

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Sentence Structure

What is sentence structure? It refers to the kinds and number of clauses (group of words containing a subject and predicate) a sentence contains.

Four Kinds simple complex compound- complex compound

Simple Sentences one independent clause-can stand alone may have compound subject may have compound verb may have any number of phrases NO SUBORDINATE CLAUSE-cannot stand alone

Examples Single subject and verb: Bob rode his bicycle all summer. Compound subject and verb: Lilly and Tim came over and helped me with my math project. Compound subject and verb: Lilly and Tim came over and helped me with my math project. Single subject and compound verb: Tara picked a whole basket of berries and ate them all. Compound subject and single verb: My dog and cat ran away.

Compound Sentences contains two or more independent clauses and no subordinate clauses the independent clauses are usually joined by a : comma, coordinating conjunction- fanboys-for, and, nor,but, or, yet, so and

Example According to legend, Betsy Ross made our first flag, but little evidence support this claim.

Compound Sentences independent clauses may be joined by semicolonsemicolon semicolon and conjunctive adverb and comma Many mathematical concepts originated in North Africa; the ancient Egyptians used these concepts in building the pyramids. Lynn called Marty with the good new; however, he was not at home.

Complex Sentences Contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause EXAMPLE When I watch her performance, I feel like studying dance. EXAMPLE When I watch her performance, I feel like studying dance. When I watch her performance (subordinate) I feel like studying. (independent)

Compound-Complex Sentences Consists of two independent clauses and a subordinate clause Although I like to go swimming, I haven't had the time to go lately, and I haven't found anyone to go with.

Compound TWO INDEPENDENT CLAUSES Simple ONE INDEPENDENT CLAUSESimple CLAUSE Complex ONE INDEPENDENT, SUBORDINATE CLAUSE Compound- Complex TWO IND., SUBORDINATE CLAUSE Sentence Structures StructuresSentence,FANBOYS ; ; however,