Types of Sentences (Further understanding simple, compound, and compound complex sentences)

Mr. Roe 6 th Grade ELA September 24 th , 2012

Four Types of Sentences

 Simple  Compound  Complex  Compound-Complex

Four Categories of Sentences

 Declarative  Interrogative  Imperative  Exclamatory

Simple Sentence

 Consists of one main clause, without a coordinating or subordinating conjunction Example: Mr. Roe and his sister went to the store.

Multiple Subjects and Verbs

 Remember, a simple sentence can have multiple subject and/or multiple verbs. Having multiple subjects and/or verbs does not make a sentence complex.

Example: Ben and Elijah like to play together. Example: Alexis likes to catch and eat fish.

All About Independent Clauses

 If you can understand that a simple sentence contains one independent clause (can stand alone), then you will understand this concept better.

Example: The wild beast, the scary and hairy one, stood next to the house, howling at the moon.

Example: The wild beast, the scary and hairy one, stood next to the house, howling at the moon.

Subject (s)?

Verb (s)?

Prepositional Phrase?

Does is express a complete thought? Is it an independent clause? Just because it looks long doesn ’ t mean it cannot be a simple sentence.

Classroom Activity

 Sing a Simple Sentence!

Compound Sentence

 Contains multiple main clauses (independent clauses) which are linked by coordinating conjunctions Example: Mr. Roe and his sister went to the store, and they bought a lot of fruit.

Can this be broken down into two simple sentences? Are those two sentences separated by a coordinating conjunction (one of our FANBOYS)?

Complex Sentences

 Contains one main clause (independent clause) with one or more dependent clauses Example: When Mr. Roe and his sister went to the store, they bought a lot of fruit.

Example of Dependant Clauses

 Because you and I need to study.  Although we got an A on the test.

 In addition to our ELA and P.E. classes. Partner Check: Can you think of some dependant clauses?

Subordinating Conjunctions

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after

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although as because before even though

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if since though unless until

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when whenever whereas wherever while

Complex Sentences Usually Begin With Subordinating Conjunctions (but not always).

 If a sentence begins with a dependant clause, then the sentence begins with a subordinating conjunction  Example: Although I like cake, I decided never to eat cake again. Partner Check: What makes this a complex sentence?

Complex Sentence Written with Independent First, then Dependant.

 Example: Although I like cake, I decided never to eat cake again.

Can I write this sentence with the dependent clause second?

Example: I decided never to eat cake again, although I like cake. (What do you notice about the use of commas? How about in the previous slide?)

Independent Work

 Complete the “ Simple Sentence ” handout If you do not finish, you may take it home for homework, but it must be turned in by tomorrow ’ s class. You will be receiving more handouts on compound and complex sentences throughout the week. The information in this slideshow will help you complete them if you get stuck.

Compound-Complex

 A compound-complex sentence has two or more independent clauses, and one or more dependent clauses. Example: Although I enjoy playing football, I haven’t had time to play lately, and I have not thought about buying tickets to the Forty Niners.

Four Types of Sentences Independent Clause Simple Compound (1) (2) Or more Complex (1) Compound Complex (2) Dependent Clause None None (1) Or more (1) or more