By Madelyn and Sam

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Sentence Types

• By Madelyn and Sam

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Simple Sentences

• A simple sentence consists of a single
  independent clause. That means it has one
  subject/verb pair and is a complete thought.
• Ex. Carl liked Betty a lot.

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Examples

• One subject and verb The valentine came.
• Compound subject Flowers and chocolate are
  common (on Valentines day).
• Compound verb The envelope ripped and opened.
• Compound subject and verb My mother and father
  said goodbye and left (on vacation).
• Compound direct object I opened the card and my
  box.
• Compound prepositional phrase Flowers fell (to
  the right) and (to the left).

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Compound Sentences

• A compound sentence consists of two or more
  independent clauses. In most compound sentences,
  the independent clauses are joined by a comma and
  a coordinating conjunction ( FANBOYS). Compound
  sentences can also be joined by a semicolon.
• Ex. Mary liked Tommy, but Tommy liked Suzie.
• Mary liked Tommy however, Tommy liked Suzie.

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Examples

• Rhonda wanted milk chocolate, but she got dark
  chocolate instead.
• Carla just got dumped (by her boyfriend), so she
  sat (at home) eating chocolate (on Valentines
  Day).
• Valentines Day (at school) was fun, for we had a
  classroom party.
• Sue got roses (from her husband) she was
  allergic (to them).

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Complex Sentences

• A complex sentence consists of one independent
  clause and one or more subordinate (dependent)
  clauses.
• Ex. Cupid, who shoots people (with arrows), is
  the main attraction (on Valentines Day).

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Examples

• Hearts, which are Valentines symbols, are great
  decorations (for Valentines cards).
• Jennifer and Paul, who are the class couple, are
  named (in the year book) (as the best Valentine
  couple).
• The Cupid Ball, which is a school dance, is so
  much fun.

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Compound, Complex, or Simple?

• She opened all of her Valentines that were inside
  of her box.
• February 14 is the day that everyone celebrates
  love.
• We had a class party, but not everyone had a good
  time.
• Many teenagers have a crush on someone, so they
  often enjoy Valentines Day.
• Roses are perfect for a first impression.

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Answers

• She opened all of her Valentines that were inside
  of her box.
• Complex
• February 14 is the day that everyone celebrates
  love.
• Complex
• We had a class party, but not everyone had a good
  time.
• Compound
• Many teenagers have a crush on someone, so they
  often enjoy Valentines day.
• Compound
• Roses are perfect for a first impression.
• simple

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The End
Happy Valentines Day!