Review of Sentence Types
Simple Sentence: ONE independent clause
Examples:
Ethan had lose his new, shiny phone.
I fell down the steep stairs yesterday.
I am busy finishing a really important piece of homework tonight.
His feet had grown to twice their normal size!
He didn't like his new school at all.
Compound Sentence: TWO or more independent clauses
Examples:
Debbie bought a new car and she went out to celebrate.
I enjoy playing football and I enjoy playing soccer.
He ran out of energy, so he stopped running around.
Everyone was busy, so I didn't go to watch the movie.
We are happy to take this donation; we really appreciate it.
Complex Sentence: ONE independent clause and ONE (or more) dependent clause
Examples:
If you ever go to Seattle, make sure that you bring an umbrella!
Before you come inside, make sure that you take your shoes off.
Although my friend invited me, I chose not to attend.
Because he is charming, he gets away with everything!
The sun, which had been very hot, was now setting.
Compound-Complex Sentence: TWO or more independent clauses and ONE (or more) dependent clause
Examples:
Although I like to go camping, I haven't had the time to go lately, and I haven't found anyone to go with.
independent clause: "I haven't had the time to go lately"
independent clause: "I haven't found anyone to go with"
dependent clause: "Although I like to go camping..."
While their parents are at work, Ted and Freddy finish their home, and they have a particularly hard time on math.
independent clause: "Ted and Freddy finish their homework"
independent clause: "they have a particularly hard time on math."
dependent clause: "While their parents are at work..."
Review of Types of Clauses
Independent Clause: A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has both a subject and verb and forms a complete thought.
A clause that makes sense by itself is an independent clause.
Examples:
Jim studied in the cafeteria for his History quiz.
My father is reading a book.
Katie studied for her test.
She went to work.
I will have to go to detention
Dependent Clause: Clauses that cannot stand alone. They depend on an independent clause to form a complete thought.
A clause that does not make sense by itself is a dependent clause.
Examples:
when Jim studied in the cafeteria for his History quiz (NOT a sentence!)
because my mother is sleeping
after she finished studying
after school
if I am late for school again