Revision - Sentence Types
Name: _____________________________ Class: 9 _________ Date: __ / __ / 2026
Notes on Sentence Types
1. Minor sentence: an incomplete sentence or clause that still conveys meaning.
‘Yes.’
2. Simple sentence: a subject and main verb.
‘Anwuli hesitated.’
3. Compound sentence: a sentence of two related clauses with two main verbs, usually
joined by conjunctions (‘and’, ‘so’, ‘but’, ‘for’, etc.)
‘She wanted to help Tambara, but she needed to find the best way to do it.’
4. Complex sentence: a sentence with a main clause and a subordinate or dependent
clause (headed by a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun).
‘She could tell Tambara was upset, although she didn’t know why.’
5. Compound-complex sentence: a sentence combining several clauses.
‘Even though Tambara was vulnerable (dependent clause), she could still lash out
(main clause), and Anwuli didn’t want to be on the receiving end of her anger
(independent clause).’
Task 1: Choose the correct answer.
A. Minor Sentence B. Simple sentence C. Compound Sentence
D. Complex Sentence E. Compound-Complex Sentence
Sentence Sentence Type
1 Barbara and Joanne whispered and giggled all night.
2 Those clouds promise rain, so we should hurry up and leave before we get
caught in a flash flood.
3 Older television sets had tubes; the newest models, which take less space,
are digital televisions.
4 The boys and the girls were shouting loudly.
5 This summer, our vacation should be both exciting and restful.
6 Since we had only gone a mile from camp, we decided to return before dark.
7 Tammy loves to read mystery novels; however, she also enjoys watching
crime shows on TV.
8 Sarah and Tom went to the movies, but they couldn’t decide what to watch
9 Despite his busy schedule, Mark managed to find time for his hobbies, such
as painting and playing the guitar.
10 The old oak tree stood tall in the middle of the field, its branches swaying
gently in the breeze.
11 The orchestra played the final note, the melody lingering in the air long after
they had finished.
12 Despite the obstacles in her path, Maria persevered, her determination
unwavering.
13 Lucy went to the store, and while she was there, she ran into an old friend
who she hadn’t seen in years, so they decided to grab a cup of coffee and
catch up.
14 Sounds good!
15 Johan finished his homework early, so we decided to go for a walk, but when
it started raining, we had to return home.
16 Wow! America…of all places?
17 I got in trouble, so I can’t go to the party, but I know it would’ve been fun!
18 Janet went to the library to borrow some books.
19 Mr Jimmy, the best music teacher in the world, taught me basketball.
20 If you don’t want to study, you can stay home, but you might regret it.