The Four Types of Sentences

The Four Types of Sentences English 3201 Exam Review

Simple Compound Complex Compound – Complex Declarative. Imperative. Question? Exclamation! Sentence Types

Words, phrases and clauses make up sentences. Look for clauses to know type of sentence. A dependent (subordinate) clause is part of a sentence; it cannot stand alone. An independent clause is a complete sentence; it can stand alone. Independent and Dependent Clause

Clause Subject + Verb = Clause Incomplete sentence or Dependent Clause When the dog barked, S V Because she was sick, S V

Independent Clause Complete sentence The cat ran away. S V She went to the doctor. S V

Simple Sentence Complete sentence or Independent Clause The cat ran away. S V

Two independent clauses joined together with the conjunctions: For And Nor But Or Yet So Or the semi-colon ( ; ) FANBOYS Compound Sentence

Compound Sentence The dog barked, and the cat ran away. S V S V You can study now, or you can pray later. S V S V

Complex Sentence One independent clause and one dependent clause. These sentences use subordinating conjunctions to link ideas: after if before since unless because while until as although when

Complex Sentence (When the dog barked), the cat ran away. S V S V The cat ran away when the dog barked.

Complex Sentence Because she was sick, she stayed home. She stayed home because she was sick.

Complex Sentence Relative Pronouns = Subject ( S ) in a complex sentence who whom which that

Complex Sentences The dog that ate my homework is a genius. Clause = S + V The dog is a genius. S V that ate my homework S V The dog ( that ate my homework ) is a genius. S S V V

Complex Sentence The student ( who studies hard ) will pass the final. S S V V The novel, ( which I liked the most ), is about a spy. S S V V

Compound-Complex A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. 2 independent clauses + 1 dependent clause ( compound ) ( complex )

Compound-Complex Sentence Simple We drove from St. John’s to Corner Brook in one day. Compound We were exhausted, but we arrived in time for my mother’s birthday party. Complex ( Although she is now 81 years old ), she still claims to be 75. Compound-complex ( After it was all over ), my mother claimed she knew we were planning something, but we think she was really surprised.

Review • Mary went to the park, but John stayed at home. • Tom wanted to exercise, so he went for a walk. • The dog that ate my homework is sick. • Mary likes reading; John likes television. • Bill is the one who usually sits here. • When the movie was over, we went to Moo Moos for ice cream, but my favourite flavour was all gone. • John who sits behind me is on the basketball team. • While we were away, the girl who was looking after our cat discovered that she had an allergy to them. • You can study now or pray later. • All that glitters is not gold.

Mary went to the park, but John stayed at home. Tom wanted to exercise, so he went for a walk. The dog that ate my homework is sick. Mary likes reading; John likes television. Bill is the one who usually sits here. When the movie was over, we went to Moo Moos for ice cream, but my favourite flavour was all gone. John who sits behind me is on the basketball team. While we were away, the girl who was looking after our cat discovered that she had an allergy to them. You can study now or pray later. All that glitters is not gold. Compound Compound Complex Compound Complex Compound-Complex Complex Compound-Complex Simple Complex Answers

The Four Types of Sentences