Sentences!

Hurray! Sentences.

What is a sentence?

What is a sentence?
A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

What is a simple sentence?

What is a simple sentence?

A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause = one subject and one verb

What is the subject in the sentence?

Chris enjoyed the movie. She danced all night. Jennifer likes horses. Megan runs track.

What is the subject in the sentence?

Chris enjoyed the movie. She danced all night. Jennifer likes horses. Megan runs track.

What is the verb in the sentence?

Chris enjoyed the movie. She danced all night. Jennifer likes horses. Megan runs track.

What is the verb in the sentence?

Chris enjoyed the movie. She danced all night. Jennifer likes horses. Megan runs track.

Still have more questions about simple sentences?

Look at page 553 in Everyones an Author for more information.

What is a compound sentence?

What is a compound sentence?

A compound sentence is a sentence that combines two or more simple sentences (independent clauses).
There are 2 ways this can be done: With a semicolon With a comma + FANBOYS word

What are the FANBOYS words (AKA coordinating conjunctions)?

For And Nor But Or Yet So

Heres some examples of compound sentences!

Hosea is clearly traumatized, and he thinks about the Tulsa riots often. Hosea is clearly traumatized; he thinks about the Tulsa riots often.
Marcus sometimes sees through the fancy downtown world, but he also isnt completely comfortable in Treetown. Marcus sometimes sees through the fancy downtown world; however, he also isnt completely comfortable in Treetown.

Still have more questions about compound sentences?

Look at pages 553-555 of Everyones an Author for more information.

What is a complex sentence?

What is a complex sentence?

A complex sentence is a sentence that is made up of one independent clause and one dependent clause.
The independent clause can stand on its own: Mary went to the store The dependent clause cannot: because she wanted to buy a purse. Together they form a complex sentence: Mary went to the store because she wanted to buy a purse.

Which is an example of an independent clause?

Every other day Until you are ready Because she likes him We will go tomorrow Whenever you are ready

Which is an example of an independent clause?

Every other day Until you are ready Because she likes him We will go tomorrow Whenever you are ready

Which is an example of a dependent clause?

Everyone is excited Because we are having a party People are bringing presents We need to clean the house We will stay up late

Which is an example of a dependent clause?

Everyone is excited Because we are having a party People are bringing presents We need to clean the house We will stay up late

Do I need a comma in my complex sentence?

Generally, you only need a comma if the dependent clause comes first.
Example: Because I missed the bus, I was late. Dependent clause first = Yes! We need a comma. I was late because I missed the bus. Dependent clause second = No! We dont need a comma.

Still have questions about complex sentences?

Look at page 556 of Everyones an Author for more information.

Which is an example of a simple sentence?

Kyle and Mike went fishing. The runners slowed down, but they did not stop. When the kittens are awake, they are very loud.

Which is an example of a simple sentence?

Kyle and Mike went fishing. The runners slowed down, but they did not stop. When the kittens are awake, they are very loud.

Which is an example of a compound sentence?

Kyle and Mike went fishing. The runners slowed down, but they did not stop. When the kittens are awake, they are very loud.

Which is an example of a compound sentence?

Kyle and Mike went fishing. The runners slowed down, but they did not stop. When the kittens are awake, they are very loud.

Which is an example of a complex sentence?

Kyle and Mike went fishing. The runners slowed down, but they did not stop. When the kittens are awake, they are very loud.

Which is an example of a complex sentence?

Kyle and Mike went fishing. The runners slowed down, but they did not stop. When the kittens are awake, they are very loud.