1. Sentence Structure

2. CLAUSES Independent Clauses Dependent Clauses + = + =
A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb but DOES NOT express a complete thought. A dependent clause cannot be a sentence.
Non Example: When Jim studied at Starbucks for his English quiz .
An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought. An independent clause is a sentence all on its own.
Example 1: The dog barks.
subject
verb
subject
verb
Example: When Jim studied at Starbucks for his English quiz, it was very noisy .
The phrase “it as very noisy” completes the thought about Jim at Starbucks. + =
Independent
Clause
Example 2: Although I had tickets, I did not go to the show.
But wait…there’s not a complete thought. What happened when he studied?
subject
verb + =
Independent
Clause

3. Let’s Practice!
Take 4 minutes and jot down the answers for 1-6 (are they dependent or independent clauses?)– we’ll go over them shortly!
Jane went to the store.
Robert thought about.
Susan jumped over.
Edward danced all night.
When Michael took a jog.
When Shebreyante saw a dog, she pet it.
Independent
Dependent
Dependent
Independent
Dependent
Independent

4. Three Types of Sentences
Simple Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound Sentence

5. Types of Sentences Independent clause = Simple sentence
Ex: I love ice cream.
Independent clause + Dependent clause = Complex Sentence
Ex: When it’s hot out, I love ice cream.
Independent clause + Independent clause = Compound Sentence
Ex: I love ice cream, and I adore chocolate cake.

6. Let’s Practice...
Turn to a partner and tell them what type of sentences the following are (simple, compound, or complex?) We’ll go over in 4 minutes.
When it’s cold out, I love hot chocolate.
Whenever it rains, I run for an umbrella!
I really love the snow, but Spring is my favorite season.
It’s really beautiful outside.
Complex
Complex
Compound
Simple

7. Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating Conjunctions connect independent clauses. There are 7 coordinating conjunctions that link sentences.
YET
NOR
BUT OR
FOR
AND SO
F A N B O Y S

8. FANBOYS Examples
Example 1: I went to the store and I bought some milk.
Example 2: Last night I watched TV, but not my favorite show.
Example 3: Sarah will go to the mall or she will go to the movies.
Example 4: Annie had no parents, nor did Simba have a mother and father.
Example 5: I show you tomorrow, for you are my best friend.
Example 6: Tom had trouble with his homework, yet he finished it before it was due.
Example 7: The class wanted to get their requirements so they could go to Disneyland.