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The Four Types

of Sentence Structures
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1. A simple sentence consists of one

independent
clause.
• All of the 7 - grade students will
th

take a test next week.

• My older brother always gives
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2. A compound sentence is
made up of at
least two independent clauses
joined by a
coordinating conjunction
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• My mom loves to stay at

home, but my dad prefers
traveling.
• She lost her passport, so
she asked the airline to
reschedule her flight.
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3. A complex sentence is made up of

one independent clause and at least
one dependent clause, which are
connected by a subordinating
independent
conjunction. c
​ lause ​+ dependent c
​ lause ​=
complex sentence
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• John left ​when his sister

arrived.
• I was waiting for Ryan when I
received his text message.
• Even if you're always angry, I will
still remain calm and patient.
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4. A compound-complex
sentence is made up of at least
two independent clauses
and a
​ t least one dependent
two ​or ​more ICs + one ​or ​more DC = compound-complex
clause​
sentence
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• Jaren cried because the ball

hit him, but I apologized
immediately
• I would have purchased the .

dress that you liked, but it

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Seatwork:
Directions: Write one complex and one
compound-complex sentence for the following
conjunctions.

after which as soon as that so that

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Homework:
Answer the exercises A and B on
page 170