Transcript Types of Sentences (Further understanding simple, compound

Types of Sentences
(Further understanding
simple, compound, and
compound complex
sentences)
Mr. Roe
6th Grade ELA
September 24th, 2012
Four Types of Sentences
Simple
 Compound
 Complex
Compound-Complex
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Four Categories of Sentences
Declarative
 Interrogative
 Imperative
 Exclamatory
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Simple Sentence
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Consists of one main clause, without a
coordinating or subordinating conjunction
Example: Mr. Roe and his sister went to the
store.
Multiple Subjects and Verbs
Remember, a simple sentence can have
multiple subject and/or multiple verbs. Having
multiple subjects and/or verbs does not make a
sentence complex.
Example: Ben and Elijah like to play together.
Example: Alexis likes to catch and eat fish.
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All About Independent Clauses
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If you can understand that a simple sentence
contains one independent clause (can stand
alone), then you will understand this concept
better.
Example: The wild beast, the scary and hairy
one, stood next to the house, howling at the
moon.
Example: The wild beast, the scary
and hairy one, stood next to the
house, howling at the moon.
Subject (s)?
Verb (s)?
Prepositional Phrase?
Does is express a complete thought? Is it an
independent clause? Just because it looks long
doesn’t mean it cannot be a simple sentence.
Classroom Activity
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Sing a Simple Sentence!
Compound Sentence
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Contains multiple main clauses (independent clauses)
which are linked by coordinating conjunctions
Example: Mr. Roe and his sister went to the store, and
they bought a lot of fruit.
Can this be broken down into two simple sentences?
Are those two sentences separated by a coordinating
conjunction (one of our FANBOYS)?
Complex Sentences
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Contains one main clause (independent clause)
with one or more dependent clauses
Example: When Mr. Roe and his sister went to
the store, they bought a lot of fruit.
Example of Dependant Clauses
Because you and I need to study.
 Although we got an A on the test.
In addition to our ELA and P.E. classes.
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Partner Check:
Can you think of some dependant clauses?
Subordinating Conjunctions
after
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although
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as
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because
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before
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even though
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if
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since
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though
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unless
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until
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when
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whenever
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whereas
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wherever
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while
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Complex Sentences Usually Begin
With Subordinating Conjunctions
(but not always).
If a sentence begins with a dependant clause,
then the sentence begins with a subordinating
conjunction
 Example:
Although I like cake, I decided never to eat cake
again.
Partner Check:
What makes this a complex sentence?
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Complex Sentence Written with
Independent First, then Dependant.
Example:
Although I like cake, I decided never to eat cake again.
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Can I write this sentence with the dependent clause
second?
Example: I decided never to eat cake again, although I
like cake.
(What do you notice about the use of commas? How about in the
previous slide?)
Independent Work
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Complete the “Simple Sentence” handout
If you do not finish, you may take it home for
homework, but it must be turned in by tomorrow’s
class.
You will be receiving more handouts on compound and
complex sentences throughout the week. The
information in this slideshow will help you complete
them if you get stuck.
Compound-Complex
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A compound-complex sentence has two or
more independent clauses, and one or more
dependent clauses.
Example: Although I enjoy playing football, I
haven’t had time to play lately, and I have not
thought about buying tickets to the FortyNiners.
Four Types of Sentences
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound
Complex
Independent
Clause
(1)
(2) Or more
(1)
(2)
Dependent
Clause
None
None
(1) Or more
(1) or more