TYPES OF

SENTENCES
MISS SANIA SAJJAD
 Types of Sentences

Sentences are
Simple Compound
divided into
sentences sentences
four categories:

Compound-
Complex
complex
sentences
sentences
 Simple Sentences

Definition:
It contains a subject and a verb and it may also have an object 
And modifiers. However, a simple sentence contains only 
one independent clause.

Examples 
Ali ride his bike to school. 
Who is your best friend? 
She ate her lunch, took a walk, and went back to work. 
They studied CSS rules for many hours.
He organized his resources for examination.
 Definition 
A compound sentence contains two
independent clauses. The two independent
clauses can be combined with a comma and
coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but,
or, yet, so) or a semi colon (At a comma,
stop a little;) 

Compound It often links the two independent clauses and is

preceded by a comma. 
Examples 
Sentences ❑ She wanted to go on vacation, so she saved
up her money. 
❑ I like apples, but my sister loves bananas. 
❑ Tahira loves to read, and she also loves to
hike.
❑ Joan likes eggs; Jennifer does not.
❑ The cat slept through the storm; the dog
cowered under the bed.
 You can also make a compound sentence
by joining two logically related
independent clauses by using a semicolon,
and a transition.
By using a semicolon:
Compound Structure: Independent Clause ;
Independent Clause
Sentences e.g., I love living in the city ; there are so
many things to do.

By using a transition:
Structure: Independent Clause ;
transition , Independent Clause
e.g., I love Karachi ; however, I hate the
traffic.
Complex Sentences

Definition
A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one or
more dependent clauses. A complex sentence will include at least
one subordinating conjunction.
Examples
❑ She went to class even though she was sick.
❑ As Jawad was arriving to work, he realized he forgot his lunch.
❑ While I enjoy classical music, I prefer rock and roll because I play
the drums.
 Complex
Sentences use a
comma after a
Example:
dependent clause

Complex
if it begins the
sentence.

Sentences Dependent clause

,
Independent
Structure: Clause
• When I was going to
market , I
saw a beautiful bird.
 Definition
A compound-complex sentence combines
complex sentence and compound sentence
forms. A compound-complex sentence
contains two independent clauses and one or
Compound- more dependent clauses.
Examples
Complex ❑ As she felt guilty for missing her friend’s
birthday, she took her out to dinner the next
Sentences day, and they had a great time.
❑ I try to eat healthy food, but because fast
food is so convenient, I cannot maintain a
healthy diet.
❑ If he got the job, he would have to commute
50 miles to work, so he decided the job was
not worth it.
LINKING
WORDS
TRANSITIONS:
A transition is a
word or phrase
that shows the
relationship
between
paragraphs or
sections of a text
or speech.