Types of Sentences

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Types of Sentences

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Clauses Matter!

• Sentences can be classified based on the types of
  clauses they contain.

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Simple Sentences

• One independent clause and no subordinate clauses
• Beyonce changed her dress several times.
• This simple dress was black.

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Compound Sentences

• Two or more independent clauses
• No subordinate clauses
• Joined by a semicolon, comma and a coordinating
  conjunction
• and, but, for, nor, or, so, yet
• Natalie's dress was somewhat sheer, but it was
  not scandalous.
• Natalies dress was an unusual olive green, but
  the color looked lovely on her.

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Complex Sentences

• One independent clause AND at least one
  subordinate clause
• Halles dress was simply elegant, even though it
  was a little more complex.
• It was silvery, which was highlighted by the
  sparkly things at the waist.
• Because she was walking, the picture shows her
  train flying behind her, since it was made of a
  lighter material.

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Compound-Complex Sentences

• TWO or more independent clauses AND at least one
  subordinate clause
• Selmas dress was very complicated and it was
  awfully busy, because it combined several
  different styles.
• It is hard to see the black pattern, which is of
  roses, because the dress is dark blue, but it
  matches her hair.

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Types of Sentences

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex
• Compound-Complex

• 1 Independent
• 2 Independent
• 1 Independent Subordinate(s)
• 2 Independent Subordinate(s)

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