The Sentence & Simple

Sentence

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 Types of Sentences
Simple sentence
1 independent clause
Complex sentence
1 independent clause + 1 dependent clause
Compound sentence
2 or more independent clauses
 Simple Sentence
Contains 1 independent clause
May or may not contain phrases
 Simple Sentence:
Independent Clause with Noun Phrase
Example
Running from home was not easy.
noun ph.
 Simple Sentence:
Independent Clause with Adj. Phrase
Example
John was happiest of all.
adj. ph.
The winner of them all, John couldnt
adj. ph.
contain his smug smile.
 Simple Sentence:
Independent Clause with Adv. Phrase ( verb)
Example
After the long run, John fell asleep.
adv. ph
John fell asleep after the long run.
adv. ph.
 Simple Sentence:
Independent Clause with Adv. Phrase ( adj.)
Example
The man was scared of wolves.
adv. ph.
 Simple Sentence:
-Ing Opener and Independent Clause
Example
Walking home, she realized that she had left
her keys at work.
 Simple Sentence
-Ed opener and independent clause
Example
Tired of running, she decided to make a stand
and fight.