What does a Simple Sentence contain? A simple sentence has one complete thought. It can have 1 subject+1verbThe cat ran. 2 subjects+1 verbThe cat and dog ran. 1 subject+2 verbsThe cat ran and hid. Your example:_____________________ ___________________________________

Joining Subjects and Verbs A compound subject or a compound verb can be created by using the conjunctions and or but. These are simple sentences. The Chargers and the 49ers are great football teams. Mike will cook the meal but will buy the dessert. Create one using a compound S or V. ________________________________

What is a compound sentence? A compound sentence has two independent clauses put together by a conjunction (and, but, yet, for, or.) or a semi-colon (;). The cat ran up the tree, and it remained there. He studied, yet he did not believe his score. (You) Don’t touch the frog; it is poisonous. Don’t touch the frog, for it is poisonous. Don’t corner the raccoon, for it will attack. Don’t corner the raccoon; it will attack.

Join two related sentences when there are two important ideas. Original: A group of frogs is called an army. A group of turtles is called a bale. Combined: A group of frogs is called an army, and a group of turtles is called a bale. Combine the sentences below : Some stars are faint. Some are very bright. ______________________________________

Answer this question : When two sentences are connected together by using a comma and a conjunction, this becomes a ?____ Common coordinating conjunctions are but, and, or, for, yet (FANBOYS) Create one using “for” ______________________________________

What is a clause? A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb within a sentence. *Independent clause: *Also called main clause because it can be a complete sentence on its own. **Subordinate clause: (**Before he trained for football,) *he worked out daily. **Also called dependent because it depends on the main clause for meaning.

What is an independent or main clause? An independent clause contains a subject and a verb and is a complete thought. Stands on its own. A compound sentence has two independent clauses connected by a comma and a coordinating conjunction. List of conjunctions: and, but, for, nor, or, so, yet Ex.[ Bob jumped up], and [Mary ran into him.] Bob loved Mary, yet Mary loved Joe.

Examples of one independent clause with a subordinate clause Example: Compound sentence Bob trained for football, and Bill stayed in soccer. (2 independent clauses in a compound sentence Example: Complex sentence: Before Bob trained for football, he had considered playing soccer with Bill. (1 subordinate clause and an independent clause) This creates a complex sentence.

What is a complex sentence? A complex sentence has an independent clause and a dependent clause. A comma may separate these clauses. (While the cat clung to the tree branch),[ the dog barked wildly from below.] [The cat was running scared] (since he was chased by the dog.)

Can combine sentences by using an independent and dependent clause to create a complex sentence. Original: The drawbridge was pulled up. The enemy knights could not get into the castle. Combined: When the drawbridge was pulled up, the enemy knights could not get into the castle. Yours:______________________________ ______________________________________

Student samples of complex sentences When a man jumped in the pool, he didn’t know it would be cold. When my Dad bought pizza, we ate it. When I got my bike, I rode it in the street.

Subordinating conjunctions are used to introduce dependent clauses. afterbeforeso that whenwho althoughhowthat whether whom asifuntil which whose becausesincewhat while why (Although he smoked), he ran five miles a day and he walked an extra mile. (subordinate clause) (2 Independent clauses) Complex-compound sentence

Complex-Compound Sentence [Most people think of dolphins as gentle, playful creatures], but (as the documentary film shows), [they can become fiercely aggressive predators in the wild.]

Tell what type of sentence. Is it a simple, compound, or complex?? 1.[Joe and Mary jump up and down for joy.] S 2.She must wash her hair and call a friend.S 3.(Because he was hurt), [he could not play ball]CX 4.[Do not go into the forest], for [it is dangerous.] CM 5.[I come alone], but [I hope for peace.] CM 6.(When he sat down,) ]the cat jumped up and the dog followed.] Comp. Complex 7.(Although she swam quickly,) [the current pulled her in the opposite direction.] CX

Compound-Complex Sentence Although he smoked, he ran five miles a day and he climbed two flights of stairs. Underline subjects once and verb phrases twice. Put parentheses around the subordinate clause. Put squares around the independent/main clauses. Sample: [It was raining], but [the sun was shining] (when we looked out the window.)

Variety of Sentences What are the three types of sentences you learned in order to vary the sound of your writing?