1. Refresh Your Memory
Independent clause
Dependent clause
Coordinating conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Has a subject and a verb, and it can stand alone as a sentence
Has a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone as a sentence; also referred to as a subordinate clause
Joins together independent clauses (FANBOYS)
Joins together a dependent and independent clause (AAAWWWWUUBBIS-T)

2. Simple Sentences
A simple sentence has one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Even a simple sentence can be elaborate. It may have a compound subject or predicate, or it may included phrases.
Formula: S + V (subject + predicate)
Combine the following subjects (left) and predicates (right) to make 4 simple sentences.
The rain
My sister’s friend
John
The day
lasted forever
stopped falling
moved to California
likes mystery books.

3. Compound Sentences
A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses joined together, but no dependent clauses. The clauses must be close in thought/related. They may be joined by a coordinating conjunction (with a comma) or by a semicolon.
Formula: IC + , cc + IC or IC; IC or IC; transition, IC
Combine your simple sentences from the previous slide to create two compound sentences. Write your examples in the space provided.

4. Complex Sentences
A complex sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
Possible formulas: IC + DC or DC, IC or I (DC) C
Combine the following dependent (left) and independent clauses (right) to create 4 complex sentences.
before we go to the store
if I get all As
because they beat Oklahoma
when my sister drives
we need to make a list
my parents will buy me a new phone
Georgia is going to the national championship
my mom is always nervous

5. Compound Complex Sentences
A compound complex sentence has two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
Possible formulas: DC, IC, cc + IC or IC, cc IC + DC
Combine two independent clauses with a dependent clause to make a compound-complex sentence.
Ex: If I make the basketball team, I will have practice four times a week, but I will still have to keep up with my homework.