Sentence Structures

The team ran across the track field. Lesson #1: The Basics Complete Sentence: contains at least 1 Subject + 1 Verb   Example: The team ran across the track field. Find the Subject… Find the Verb…

Who is walking through the dark forest? Sentence Fragment: missing either Subject or Verb = incomplete sentence! Example: Find the Subject + Verb: Walking through the dark forest. Who is walking through the dark forest?

Run-on Sentence: More than 1 Subject and/or Verb Example: Find the S and V below…. My mom washed all the dishes and clothes she is a busy lady!

Practice! Do you get it? Let’s see… Label each of the following items C, F, or R below: (Hint: Always look for the subject and verb FIRST!) ____ 1) Walking through the dark forest.   ____ 2) Bob was running in the yard. ____ 3) This is my first ball game I think we will win. ____ 4) All of the other girls at the mall. ____ 5) I have walked to school every day.

____ 6) My arm hurts a little.   ____ 7) A big crowd of people at the park. ____ 8) Mother washed the clothes and she waxed the floor but she got tired. ____ 9) Even though it was late and very dark outside. ____ 10) What a day for a party!

A clause is: a group of words Example: Lesson #2: Clauses A clause is: a group of words Example:  write any group of words on your paper. -There are _2_ types of clauses: __Independent__ and __Dependent__.

Independent clause: Dependent clause: In Other Words! a group of words that can stand alone.   (It has a S + V)   Dependent clause: a group of words that can’t stand alone.   (Missing a S + V) In Other Words! An Independent clause is also known as a __Complete Sentence_. AND A Dependent clause is also known as a _Fragment (Incomplete Sentence)_.

____ 1) Walking through the dark forest. Practice! Do you get it? Let’s see… Label each of the following items C, F, or R below: (Hint: Always look for the Subject and Verb FIRST!)   ____ 1) Walking through the dark forest. ____ 2) Bob was running in the yard. ____ 3) This is my first ball game. ____ 4) All of the other girls at the mall. ____ 5) I have walked to school every day.

Lesson #3: Simple & Compound Sentences A Simple sentence: 1 Subject + 1 Verb only = 1 I Example: Joe plays with toys. A Compound sentence: 1 Sub. + 1 Verb AND 1 Sub. + 1 Verb = 2 I Joe plays with toys and Sue runs races.

How do you make a Compound sentence? (2 ways) ; = I ; I example: Sam is tall he eats tons!   SV SV Sam is tall; he eats tons! or ,C = I ,c I example: Sam is tall ,c he eats tons! Conjunctions: remember the FANBOYS! For And Nor But Or Yet So

Practice! Do you get it? Let’s see… 1-Label the subjects and verbs in each sentence 2-then label each sentence either S or C below. ____ 1) We followed him into the cemetery, but he seemed to disappear.   ____ 2)The girl in this ad makes a lot of money modeling. ____ 3) She petted the dog and teased the cat. ____ 4) White water rafting is fun; it is also very exciting. ____ 5) You can help, or you can leave.

Lesson #4: Complex Sentences A Complex (CX) sentence: -contains 1 Independent clause and 1 Dependent clause attached to it *The Dep. Clause can be in 3 possible places: at the FRONT, MIDDLE, or BACK of the sentence  

Practice. Do you get it. Let’s see. 1Label each sentence S, C, or CX Practice! Do you get it? Let’s see... 1Label each sentence S, C, or CX. 2Then circle the Independent clause(s) in the sentence, and 3underline any Dependent clause(s). (HINT: Pay attention to how the commas/semicolons are being used!) ____ 1) If you plan the party, I will come.   ____ 2) I will take the early flight if absolutely necessary. ____ 3) Because of her nice personality, Sarah is very popular. ____ 4) Ms. Scott, who was my third grade teacher, is my new neighbor. ____ 5) I was afraid of the rollercoaster ride, but I went on it anyways.

____ 6) Mark Twain, who is best known for his novel about Huck Finn, is also a poet.   ____ 7) About the hall were the mounted heads of many animals – lions, tigers, moose, elephants, bears; larger or more perfect specimens Rainsford had never seen. ____ 8) Since doodle was born with a weak heart, he was supposed to live only a couple of days. ____ 9) Murder is a terrible thought, but when something like racism is contributing to the thought, it is even worse. ____10) The dark clouds seemed to blanket the light blue sky like a carpet.