SENTENCE TYPES (STRUCTURE)
•Exploring simple, compound and
compound-complex sentences
SIMPLE SENTENCE
A simple sentence contains one independent clause. It expresses a
complete thought and has a subject and a predicate.
• Key Features of a Simple Sentence:
• Only one clause
• No dependent or subordinate clauses
• May contain compound subjects or verbs, but still counts as one
clause
SIMPLE SENTENCE
• Examples:
• Peter bought his new phone at Techstores Gh.
• The sun rises in the east.
• Andy and Derrick play football. (Compound subject)
• He ran and jumped. (Compound verb)
COMPOUND SENTENCE
• A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a
coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.
• 🔹 Structure:
• Independent Clause + Coordinating Conjunction + Independent Clause
• 🔹 Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS):
• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
• Examples:
• We wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.
• She loves chocolate, and he prefers vanilla.
• You can come with us, or you can stay home.
• He studied hard; he passed the exam. (Using a semicolon)
COMPLEX SENTENCE
• A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one
dependent (subordinate) clause.
• 🔹 Structure:
• Independent Clause + Dependent Clause
(or vice versa)
• 🔹 Subordinating Conjunctions:
• Although, Because, Since, If, When, While, After, Before, Unless, Until etc.
COMPLEX SENTENCE
• Examples:
• Although it was raining, we went hiking.
• She didn’t go to the party because she was sick.
• If you study hard, you will succeed.
• When the bell rings, the students leave.
COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE
• A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses
and at least one dependent clause.
• 🔹 Structure:
• Independent Clause + Independent Clause + Dependent Clause
• 🔹 Key Features:
• Combines the features of compound and complex sentences
• Shows multiple relationships and ideas
COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE
• Examples:
• Although I was tired, I finished my homework, and I went to bed early.
• She likes coffee because it energizes her, but he prefers tea.
• If you call me, I’ll answer, and we can talk about the project.
SUMMARY
• A simple sentence consists of just one independent clause. It expresses a
complete thought and includes a subject and a verb. Even if it has a
compound subject or verb, it still counts as one clause. For example: "The cat
sleeps."
• A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses
joined by a coordinating conjunction like and, but, or so, or sometimes by a
semicolon. Each clause could stand alone as a complete sentence. For
instance: "She cooked dinner, and he washed the dishes."
SUMMARY
• A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one
dependent clause. The dependent clause adds extra information and
begins with a subordinating conjunction such as because, although, or
when. An example would be: "Because it was raining, we stayed inside.“
• Finally, a compound-complex sentence combines elements of both
compound and complex sentences. It has at least two independent clauses
and at least one dependent clause. For example: "Although I was tired, I
finished my homework, and I went to bed early."
SENTENCE TYPES (STRUCTURE)
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