1. Sentence Structure

2. Sentence Structure Complex Sentence
One independent clause, one or more subordinate
Although only-children differ, they often share many traits.
Whoever lives in this house must love the color red.
Noun clause serving as the subject still makes a complex sentence.

3. Sentence Structure Compound-Complex sentence
Two or more independent clauses and one or more subordinate clause
Researchers have studied couples who have contrasting personalities, and the results have been interesting.

4. Procedure Look for a FANBOYS or a semi-colon
Look for a subordinate clause
Use the chart to determine sentence type
Remember, phrases don’t count!
Sub. Clause YES
Sub. Clause NO
FANBOYS ; YES
FANBOYS ; NO
Compound-Complex
Complex
Compound
Simple

5. Practice Write down the sentence type for the following sentences:
1.Everyone has ideas about the influence of personality on relationships.
2. “Birds of a feather flock together” is an old maxim; it implies that people prefer to be with others who are similar to themselves.
3. On the other hand, another old saying asserts that “opposites attract”
4. Both maxims are generalizations, and both probably have some truth in them.

6. Answers
1.Everyone has ideas about the influence of personality on relationships. SIMPLE
2. “Birds of a feather flock together” is an old maxim; it implies that people prefer to be with others who are similar to themselves. CC
3. On the other hand, another old saying asserts that “opposites attract” CX
4. Both maxims are generalizations, and both probably have some truth in them. CD