Types of Sentences

There are THREE types of Sentences:

a) Simple Sentence
b) Compound Sentence
c) Complex Sentence

Today, we are going to learn ONLY two types:-Simple and

Compound.

What is a Simple Sentence?

A simple sentence is one independent clause that has a subject and

a verb and expresses a complete thought. There are some
important requirements for a simple sentence:
1. Must have a subject and a verb.
2. Must express a complete thought.
3. Must only have one clause.

A Simple sentence has one action. It contain a subject or compound

subjects (the person or thing doing the action) and a verb (a doing
word)

Examples: 1) The cat pounced.

Cat – subject pounced – verb

2) The mouse ran away.

Mouse – subject ran- verb

In other words a Simple sentence contains one independent clause

and one main idea. Compound (two or more) subjects can be
added.
 Examples: 1) She caught the ball near the goal line.

She – subject caught – verb

2) We waited for the bus in the unbearable heat.

We- subject waited- verb

3) Cellphones and headphones should both be put away

during classes.

Cellphones and headphones – compound subjects put away - verb

More Explanations on Simple Sentences

Single Subject and a Single Verb – This type of simple sentence has only one
subject and one verb. For example:

 The staff performed well.(staff – subject performed-verb)

 A white shirt always looks sharp. (shirt-subject looks- verb)
 He sold it for a high price on Amazon. (he-subject sold-verb)
 You have to dream to make your dream come true.

Compound Verbs and Compound Subjects – Some sentences have a single

subject and two or more verbs. Other sentences have a single verb and two
or more subjects. For example:

 The dog barked and ran (Compound verb)

 Jack and Jill went up a hill. (Compound subject)
 Arnold and Juan play cricket every evening. (Compound subject)
 The cat and the dog yowled and howled, respectively. (Compound verb)
 Julia and Mary hired a taxi to airport. (Compound subject)
 HOMEWORK for Tuesday, 21st April, 2020

Complete the simple sentences below by adding either a subject

or predicate:
Example: My friend ___________________________________

My friend gives the best presents.

1. David and I ________________________________

2. ________________________________kicked the ball too far.

3. The boy and his dog ________________________________

4. My parents ________________________________

5. ________________________________ can be found just around that

corner.

6. The two boys________________________________

7. ________________________________ ran through the open door.

8. Mrs. Smith ________________________________

9. The hissing cat ________________________________

10. ________________________________ spun in the moonlight.

11. The students ________________________________

12. ________________________________ had to sharpen all the pencils

after school.

13. My friend John _____________________________________________

14. Sam and Sherry _____________________________________________

15. ____________________________________walked to the movies.

16. The animal ____________________________________________

17. We are ________________________________________________

18. She ___________________________________________________

19. The lion________________________________________________

20. ___________________________showed us the different animal species.

21. ______________________________jumped for the rebound.

22. I _________________________________________________________

23. _______________________________hit the ball over the fence.

24.________________________________threw the football to the receiver.

25. My family __________________________________________________

26. The wild animals ____________________________________________

27. The boys __________________________________________________

28. ______________________________ invited us to visit them during the

vacation.

29. ____________________want to travel out of the country.

30. Layla _____________________________________________

 COMPOUND SENTENCES

A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses

(sentences) that have related ideas (two or more simple
sentences). Independent clauses are two phrases that can stand
alone as a complete thought. They're not dependent upon one
another to express a complete thought, but they tie together
similar ideas. The independent clauses (sentences) can be joined by
a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or by a
semicolon.

Example: 1) The kite was caught in the tree, and we tried to get it
down. (This is a sentence using a coordinating conjunction)

Example: 2) Maya changed her kite design; she added two tails.
(This is a sentence using a semicolon)

Compound Sentences with Coordinating Conjunctions

 Cats are good pets, for they are clean and are not noisy.
 They got there early, and they got really good seats.
 There was no ice cream in the freezer, nor did they have
money to go to the store.
 I really want to go to work, but I am too sick to drive.
 I think I will buy the red car, or I will lease the blue one.
 I am counting my calories, yet I really want dessert.
 He ran out of money, so he had to stop playing poker.
Compound Sentences with a Semicolon
 Joe made the sugar cookies; Susan decorated them.
 The sky is clear; the stars are twinkling.
 The waves were crashing on the shore; it was a lovely sight.
 There were white out conditions in the town; the roads
were impassable.
 Check back tomorrow; I will see if the book has arrived.
 He said he was not there yesterday; many people saw him
there.

Independent Clause
An independent clause contains three things:
1. A subject (something or someone that the sentence is about)
2. An action (a verb - something that is being done)
3. A complete thought (there are no questions as to meaning at
the end of the sentence)
 HOMEWORK for Thursday, 23rd April, 2020
1. Combine each pair of simple sentences to make a compound sentence.
Use the conjunction in parenthesis.

1. A small kitten followed me home. I gave it a bowl of milk. (so)

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2. We were lost in the woods. My brother had a map in his backpack. (but)
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3. The girls were painting animal pictures. Katrina spilled the paint. (and)
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4. Would you like to go to the movies? Would you rather stay home
tonight? (or)
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5. Mr. Sanchez loved his new office. He didn't like the view. (but)
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6. Ivana's bicycle had a flat tire. She had to walk to the grocery store. (so)
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7. José wants to be an astronaut when he grows up. Maria wants to be a

nurse. (and)
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8. Dr. Neu told Greg to floss his teeth every day. He didn't listen. (but)
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9. The tigers at the zoo are always sleeping. The penguins are fun to watch.
(but)
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10. I really like chocolate cake. I am too full for dessert . (but)
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2. In the following exercises, turn the sentence pairs into single
compound sentences, each with a coordinating conjunction. You
can rearrange or add words in the sentence to make it sound
better, but only if it's necessary.
Example:

Batman is a hero. He is successful in catching the criminals in his city.

Batman is a hero, and he is successful in catching the criminals in his city.

1. The black dog has won many prizes. He doesn't know many
tricks.
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2. She saw a cat run in front of her. She fell down while roller-
skating.
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3. There was a meteor shower. The crew did not know how to
avoid the meteors.
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4. I wanted to buy a baby Chihuahua. I started to save my money.

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5. Gillian did not like to read. She was not very good at it.
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6. Pam liked Wayne. Leena also liked Wayne.

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7. The little boy did not like going to school. He went anyway.
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8. You can cry like a baby. You can clean your room like an adult.
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9. She didn't want to play with Jill. She didn't want to play with
Tim.
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10. Arleen could not play with that boy. Arleen could not play
with that other boy.
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11. Let's go to the swimming pool. It's hot inside the house.
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12. I don’t want to eat. I don't want to drink.

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13. I don’t want to practice playing my violin. I don’t want to

disobey my mother.
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14. I want to own my own company. I want to pay all my workers

a lot of money.
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15. I need to go to the store. I'm feeling too sick to drive.

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16. Rabbits make good pets. They don’t make too much noise and
they are clean.
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17. I want to go to the circus. I want to ride a pony.

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18. I didn’t do my homework. My parents punished me.

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19. I have never visited Asia. I have never visited Africa.

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20. You can make a big poster. You can make a little clay statue.
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3. Read each sentence below. If it is a simple sentence then write
simple sentence. If it is a compound sentence, write the sentence
and add a comma.

Example: Sarah walked in the library.

Answer: Simple sentence

1. John went to the show but he forgot his wallet.

________________________________________

2. The basketball players stretched before the game.

__________________________________________

3. The team will play together or they will lose the game.
______________________________________________

4. The class is quiet during the test or they will not pass.
_____________________________________________

5. My mother makes me breakfast in the morning.

_____________________________________________
 4. Circle the two subjects in each compound sentence and
underline the two predicates.

Example:

1) Dogs enjoy playing fetch outside, and they like to cuddle on a

couch.

2) Joshua plays the piano, and Renee takes ballet class.

3) The children painted in art class, so their hands needed to be

washed.

4) California can have rainy weather, but it is sunny most of the

year.

5) The dog whined of hunger, so I fed him right away.

5. Tell whether each sentence is a simple or compound sentence.

Write compound or simple on the line.

a) Carrie eats fruits and vegetables every day.________________

b) I went to the fair, but I didn’t go on any rides. _____________

c) My aunt is a singer, and she performs on stage____________