1. Types of sentences
Mrs. Hackworth
Comp 2
LAP 2

2. Achieving Sentence Variety
Once a writer knows the difference between the sentence types (simple, compound, complex and compound- complex), it is possible to write with sentence variety.
Sentence variety helps make your writing more interesting.

3. Sentence Types by Shmoop:

4. Simple Sentence A simple sentence contains a subject and verb.
It expresses a single complete thought.
A simple sentence is a single independent clause.

5. Compound Sentence
A compound sentence contains two independent clauses.
Conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, and yet, so) join these independent clauses. (Hint: The conjunctions spell FANBOYS.)
The conjunction used can impact the meaning of the sentence.

6. Complex Sentence
A complex sentence is an independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses.
A subordinating conjunction begins the dependent clauses.
A dependent clause that begins a sentence must be followed by comma.
A dependent clause has a subject and a verb, but it does not make sense on its own.

7. Compound-Complex Sentence
From the words of Joey Tribbiani:
A compound-complex sentence has one complex sentence joined to a simple sentence with a conjunction.

8. Sentence Tips
Remember that a compound-complex sentence contains at least 2 complete sentences joined by a conjunction.
Remember that a compound-complex sentence also contains a dependent clause (or introductory clause).
Remember that the dependent clause must be introduced using a transitional word or phrase.

9. Refer to your notes and types of sentences handout.
Let’s practice!
Refer to your notes and types of sentences handout.