1. How can I add variety to my writing?
Sentence structures
How can I add variety to my writing?

2. Simple sentence
Contains 1 independent clause (subject and verb or verb phrase)
Ex. I kicked the ball. (subject is I, verb is kicked, verb phrase is kicked the ball.

3. Compound sentence
Contains at least 2 independent clauses (two subjects and two verbs).
These clauses re joined together by a conjunction or semi colon.
Ex. I kicked the ball and it hit Bakari.

4. Complex sentence
Contains a subordinate clause (sometimes called a dependent clause) and an independent clause.
A subordinate clause has a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought.
Ex. After kicking the ball over the fence, the teacher called the game over.
Ex. I was happy, even though I didn’t make much money.

5. Compound-complex sentence
Is a mix of compound and complex. It has two independent clauses (subjects and verbs) and one dependent/subordinate clause.
Ex. Bakari cried because the ball hit him in the face and I apologized immediately.

6. Compound-complex
Ex. I’m happy, even though I don’t make much money, but my kids are always complaining since we can’t afford to buy the newest toys.