Transcript Simple, Compound, Complex and Compound-Complex Sentences

Simple, Compound, Complex
and Compound-Complex
Sentences
Day 1
Once a writer knows the
difference between the three
sentence types (simple,
compound, and complex), it is
possible to write with sentence
variety. Sentence variety helps
make your writing more
interesting.
Simple Sentence
 A simple sentence contains a subject and
verb.
 It expresses a single complete thought.
 A simple sentence is a single independent
clause.
Sample Simple Sentences
 The cat crept through the dark house.
 The wary mouse watched from underneath
an upturned cereal box.
 The predatory cat stopped and surveyed his
surroundings.
 The mouse darted for the safety of the
nearly invisible hole under the cabinet.
Compound Sentences
 A compound sentence contains two
independent clauses.
 Conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, and yet,
so) join these independent clauses. (Hint:
The conjunctions spell FANBOYS.)
 The conjunction used can impact the
meaning of the sentence.
Sample Compound Sentences
 The cat was unsuccessful in his attempt to
catch the mouse, and the mouse was
equally as unlucky in his attempt to get the
cheese.
 The dog had watched all of this, but he had
refused to become involved.
 The mouse could wait until dark, or he
could risk a daylight raid on the pantry.
 The cat usually slept during the day, yet
curiosity held him at the corner of the
kitchen.
Identify the Simple or Compound Sentences
and explain your answer.
1. The Industrial Revolution began in England in the
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18th century.
In addition, the children often suffered dangerous
working conditions.
Many children worked for long hours in factories
and mines, and most of them received extremely
low wages.
Charles Dickens, a popular author at the time, saw
the problem in England, and like many others, he
sought to abolish the abuses.
The efforts of Dickens and other citizens
eventually resulted in more effective labor laws.
Answers
1. Simple – Industrial Revolution began
2. Simple – children suffered
3. Compound – children worked and most
received
4. Compound – Charles Dickens saw and he
sought
5. Simple – efforts resulted
Day 2 - Complex Sentences
 A complex sentence is an independent
clause joined by one or more dependent
clauses.
 A subordinating conjunction begins the
dependent clauses.
 A dependent clause that begins a sentence
must be followed by comma.
 A dependent clause has a subject and a
verb, but it does not make sense on its own.
Subordinating words
Common subordinating words include:
as
because
if
after
since
provided
before
where
unless whether
while
once
when although
so that
until
though whenever
than
as if
Common relative pronouns include:
which what
who
that
whom whatever
whoever
Sample Complex Sentences
 After he gave it some thought, the mouse
decided to wait until later for his trek.
 The cat fell asleep in the warm kitchen
because he was deprived of sleep the night
before.
 When the mouse heard the soft snoring of
his sleeping nemesis, he scurried to the
pantry and grabbed enough food for a week.
 The dedicated, feline sleuth keeps his
nightly vigil even though the foresighted
mouse will not be venturing out this week.
Explain why the sentences are
Complex.
1. John worked on his story while the noisy
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children played.
Joe ate while Jill packed her lunch.
Knowing our friends were disappointed,
we were sorry to leave.
We were upset when the party was over.
We stayed at home while our parents went
to dinner.
Answers
1. IC – John worked on his story
DC – while the noisy children played.
2. IC – Joe ate
DC – while Jill packed her lunch.
3. IC – we were sorry to leave.
DC – Knowing our friends were disappointed,
4. IC – We were upset
DC – when the party was over.
5. IC – We stayed at home
DC – while our parents went to dinner.
Day 3 – Warm-up – Identify each
sentence
1. Jim rode the bus and Tully walked.
2. Mary was a good player, yet she wasn’t a
top scorer.
3. Jake and Chris were exhausted from the
long car ride.
4. Karl and Tina went shopping while Tracy
worked on her car.
5. We rang the doorbell, but no one
answered.
Answers
1. Compound
2. Compound
3. Simple
4. Complex
5. Compound
Day 4 - Compound-Complex Sentences
 A compound-complex sentence is a
sentence that has at least two independent
clauses and at least one dependent clause.
 The same subordinating conjunctions are
used to introduce the dependent clauses.
 The same coordinating conjunctions
(FANBOYS) are used for joining the
independent clauses.
Sample Compound-Complex
Sentences.
 After the two adversaries had spent years playing
this “cat and mouse” game, they were joined by
their children, and the fun continued.
 Even though it seems the two were bent on the
other’s destruction, the cat and mouse were rather
fond of one another, and neither wanted the other’s
defeat.
 This game was begun thousands of years ago, and
it will continue far into the future as other cats and
mice revel in hide-and-seek.
Copy each sentence
Highlight the dependent clause
Underline the Compound Sentence
1. John went to school, but James remained at
home because he had a sore throat.
2. If he changes his mind, we shall know for
sure that Joe has learned his lesson, but
only time will tell.
3. Here is the money that I owe you, and I am
happy to be free of debt.
4. Were you ever in a storm that was full of
lightning, or don’t you recall?
Answers
1. John went to school, but James remained at
home because he had a sore throat.
2. If he changes his mind, we shall know for
sure that Joe has learned his lesson, but
only time will tell.
3. Here is the money that I owe you, and I am
happy to be free of debt.
4. Were you ever in a storm that was full of
lightning, or don’t you recall?
Test Yourself – Simple, Compound,
Complex, or Compound-Complex?
1. The teacher walked into the classroom, greeted the
students, and took attendance.
2. Juan played football while Jane went shopping.
3. Juan played football, yet Jim went shopping.
4. Although Mexico has a better team, they lost the
tournament, and their more aggressive style did
not pay off.
5. The island was filled with many trails winding
through the thick underbrush, a small lake, and
dangerous wild animals.
6. Naoki passed the test because he studied hard, but
Stacy did not understand the material.
Answers
1. Simple
2. Complex
3. Compound
4. Compound-Complex
5. Simple
6. Compound-Complex
Day 5  NO SLIDE
 WORK ON INDEPENDENT HANDOUT
Day 6
 NO SLIDE
 TEST