The following statements are true about sentences in English:

•A new sentence begins with a capital letter.

• He obtained his degree.
•A sentence ends with punctuation (a period, a question mark, or an exclamation point).
• He obtained his degree.
•A sentence contains a subject that is only given once.
• Smith he obtained his degree.
•A sentence contains a verb or a verb phrase.
• He obtained his degree.
•A sentence follows Subject + Verb + Object word order.
• He (subject) obtained (verb) his degree (object).
•A sentence must have a complete idea that stands alone. This is also called an
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 A simple sentence is the most basic
type of structure. It has only one independent
clause and no subordinate clause. Recall that
e.g.:
an independent clause is a group of words that
•We found the missing cat.
has subject and a verb and can stand alone. On
•They should pay the bills the other hand, a subordinate clause, also
soon. known as dependent clause, is a group of
words that do not express a complete thought;
hence, it can’t be a sentence on its own.
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A simple sentence may have a compound subject, a compound verb, or both .
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In each example below, bolden the subject or compound subject once and italicize the verb or
compound verb.

1.Linda arrived from England yesterday.

2.She attended the birthday party but forgot the presents.
3.The president nor his cabinet members have clear-cut plans about the rising Covid-19 cases.
4.He not only earned a diploma but also used his education in serving the country.
5.Men showing emotions and women taking up space should be normalized and upheld.

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1.Linda arrived from England yesterday.
2.She attended the birthday party but forgot the presents.
3.The president nor his cabinet members have clear-cut plans about the rising Covid-19 cases.
4.He not only earned a diploma but also used his education in serving the country.
5.Men showing emotions and women taking up space should be normalized and upheld.

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 COMPOUND-COMPLEX
SENTENCES

As the name suggests, a compound-

complex sentence is a combination of the
compound and the complex sentences. Like a
compound sentence, a compound-complex
sentence has two or more independent clauses, and
just like a complex sentence, it also has one or more
subordinate clauses. Remember: at
least two independent clauses and at
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least one subordinate clause.
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 A complex
sentence consists of
one independent clause
and at least one
subordinate clause. You
may recall that a
subordinate clause is a
group of words that do
not express a complete
thought.

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Make a list of the independent and subordinate clauses in each compound-complex sentence below.

1.We told her to wait in the car while we bought food, but she was gone when we came back.

2.After a long time, I still don’t understand her reason for leaving, but I guess it’s for the best.

3.Until we realize the gravity of climate change, we’ll continue with our detrimental acts as if the world is

alright, for we often care only when it’s too late.

4.Some new clothes were sitting in the cabinet, and because they’re unused, Mom wants to sell them.

5. Sam and Alex only knew each other for a year, but they decided to get married before Sam goes abroad,

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1) We told her to wait in the car while we buy food, but she was gone when we came back.
Independent clauses: We told her to wait in the car; she was gone
Subordinate clauses: while we buy food; when we came back
2) After a long time, I still don’t understand her reason for leaving, but I guess it’s for the best.
Independent clauses: I still don’t understand her reason for leaving; I guess it’s for the best
Subordinate clause: After a long time
3) Until we realize the gravity of climate change, we’ll continue with our detrimental acts as if the world is alright, for we
often care only when it’s too late.
Independent clauses: we’ll continue with our detrimental acts; we often care
Subordinate clauses: Until we realize the gravity of climate change; as if the world is alright; only when it’s too late
4) Some new clothes were sitting in the cabinet, and because they’re unused, Mom wants to sell them.
Independent clauses: Some new clothes were sitting in the cabinet; Mom wants to sell them
Subordinate clause: and because they’re unused;
5) Sam and Alex only knew each other for a year, but they decided to get married before Sam goes abroad, and that
was the best decision they’ve ever made.
Independent clauses: Sam and Alex only knew each other for a year; they decided to get married; that was the best
decision they’ve ever made
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