Sentence Types

(...are like recipes...)

I can identify simple, compound, complex, and compound-

complex sentences.
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I can identify dependent and independent clauses in order to

confirm a sentence type.
 The bus is late.
Quick Review:
Because the bus Dependent vs. Independent Clauses
is late, we have
to walk to school. Clause: Subject AND a Predicate
Dependent clause:
Can’t stand alone; it is a fragment.
You have Usually due to the presence of an AAAWWUBBIS word (a.k.a. a
homework. subordinating conjunction)...
Although, After, As, When, While, Until, Before, Because, If,
Since
Since you have
homework, we Independent clause:
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can’t go to the CAN stand alone; it is a complete sentence.

movies tonight.
Phrase: Subject OR a Predicate (a fragment)
 4 Sentence Types (Formulas/Recipes)
Not sure what kind Simple: 1 independent clause
of sentence it is? EXAMPLE: The bus was late.
WATCH OUT: If it has a PHRASE in it, the sentence is STILL simple.
ANNOTATE the In 1969, man went to the moon.
sentence! The ballerina, a Harvard graduate, won a Tony award.
I enjoy helping you, my awesome students.
Highlight each
clauses as
dependent or Compound: 2 independent clauses
independent so you EXAMPLE: I tried to help you, yet you chose not to listen.
can see what
WATCH OUT: This is where most RUN-ONS happen; be careful with how you join those two clauses
“recipe” has been together. (Use a ; or ,FANBOYS)
filled!
Complex: 1 independent clause + 1 dependent clause
EXAMPLE: I trust you because you keep my secrets.
WATCH OUT: Make sure that introductory dependent clauses get commas.
After we left the game, my friends and I bought ice cream.
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Compound-Complex: At least 2 independent clauses + 1 dependent clause

EXAMPLE: Although we studied, our class failed the test; we understand better now.
WATCH OUT: Don’t just label it C-C just because it looks long.
 PRACTICE
1. After the test, we will all breathe a sigh of relief.
2. After the test ended, we will all breathe a sigh of relief.
3. The principal gave us a party and let us eat candy.
4. The principal gave us a party, and she let us eat candy.
5. When you finish your homework, you can go outside and play.
6. When you finish your homework, you can go outside and play; your friends
are out there waiting!
7. Since she asked nicely, Brenda got a cookie.
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8. She asked nicely, so Brenda got a cookie.

 PRACTICE (Answers)
1. After the test, we will all breathe a sigh of relief. (simple)
2. After the test ended, we will all breathe a sigh of relief. (complex)
3. The principal gave us a party and let us eat candy. (simple [compound predicate])
4. The principal gave us a party, and she let us eat candy. (compound)
5. When you finish your homework, you can go outside and play. (complex)
6. When you finish your homework, you can go outside and play; your friends are
out there waiting! (compound-complex)
7. Since she asked nicely, Brenda got a cookie. (complex)
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8. She asked nicely, so Brenda got a cookie. (compound)