Sentence Types

1. Simple Sentences Has 1 independent clause and NO subordinate clauses Can have 2 subjects and/or 2 verbs Examples: Connie and Shawna are going to the movies. 2 subjects Mitchell is throwing the baseball and running the bases. 2 verbs Rebecca and Maria study together and earn good grades. 2 subjects; 2 verbs

You Try… Find the subjects & verbs The enormous size of the mosquitoes alarms the people. Subject = size Verb = alarms I carry and use bug spray for protection. Subject = I Verb = carry, use My family and I enjoy cook outs, but hate the mosquitoes. Subject = family, I Verb = enjoy, hate

2. Compound Sentence Has 2 or more independent clauses and NO subordinate clauses Follows the equation: Independent clause + , FANBOYS + Independent clause = compound sentence Examples: Sean went to the store, and he bought eggs. Ashley and Antonia play hockey, but Ashley is better. The field trip is coming, so you better behave.

You Try… An area’s weather may change rapidly, but its climate changes slowly. Students may prepare their reports on the computer, or they may write them neatly. Benjamin Franklin is known for his inventions, yet not everyone can name all of them.

REVIEW: Simple vs. Compound Simple sentences = 1 independent clause Compound sentences = 2 or more independent clauses joined by , FANBOYS

3. Complex Sentence Has 1 independent clause AND 1 or more subordinate clauses Examples: The boy who was sitting in the front row is my cousin. Whenever I hear “I Swear,” I think of my middle school boyfriend.

You Try…Find the Independent & Subordinate Clauses I drew an illustration for a poem that was written by Robert Frost. If you had a choice, would you rather eat chocolate or vanilla ice-cream? The alligator was donated to the zoo by Billy the Exterminator who has his own TV show.

REVIEW: Simple vs. Compound vs. Complex Simple sentences = 1 independent clause Compound sentences = 2 or more independent clauses joined by , FANBOYS Complex sentences = 1 independent clause + 1 or more subordinate clauses

4. Compound-Complex Sentence Has 2 or more independent clauses AND 1 or more subordinate clauses Examples: The band began to play, and Marissa was pulled onto the floor for a dance that was starting. Whenever you go on vacation, your neighbors mow your grass, and they pick up your mail.

You Try… You can talk to me whenever you have a problem, or you can talk to your friend. Since daylight savings time started, the sky doesn’t get dark until late, and I think that’s great. They don’t have the book that you need, so let’s go to the other library to find it.

Review: Simple vs. Compound vs. Complex vs. Compound-Complex Simple sentences = 1 independent clause Compound sentences = 2 or more independent clauses joined by , FANBOYS Complex sentences = 1 independent clause + 1 or more subordinate clauses Compound-Complex sentences = 2 or more independent clause + 1 or more subordinate clause