Transcript There are four types of sentences

…we need to continue to practice finding subjects and
predicates. Single underline the complete subject, and
put a box around the simple subject. Then, double
underline the complete predicate and circle the simple
predicate.
1. What do you think about the decorations for prom?
2. Go to your room and finish all of your homework!
Sentences are classified according to their
structure. This is determined by how many
clauses are in the sentence. In order to find the
number of clauses, you need to count the verbs.
1 verb = 1 clause
ex) I like cake, but I enjoy ice cream more.
Though I will go hiking, I prefer swimming.
Once you identify the verbs, then you need to
determine what belongs to that verb. Find the
subject and anything else that seems to go with
It. This will be a clause.
ex) I like cake, but I enjoy ice cream more.
Though I will go hiking, I prefer swimming.
In the sentences below, circle all of the verbs
that you find. How many clauses are in the
sentence?
I ran and hid under my bed during the storm.
After they finished with their homework, Juan
and Maria went to the movies but both disliked
the show.
There are four types of sentences:
Simple – one independent clause
ex) I am happy.
There are four types of sentences:
Compound – two or more independent clauses
ex) I am happy, but I still want ice cream!
ex) Happiness isn't something you experience;
it’s something you remember
There are four types of sentences:
Complex – one independent clause and at least
one subordinate clause
ex) After everyone left the party, I helped
Charles with the cleanup.
There are four types of sentences:
Compound-Complex – two or more
independent clauses and at least one
subordinate clause
ex) The ball flew at me, but Anna reached it
before I could.
REMEMBER: Subordinate clauses usually start
with a pronoun, or “trigger word.” Common
ones include that, who, what, and if.
ex) Many people who like cake enjoy cupcakes.
Since the weather is bad, I will stay inside.
If I want to stay happy, I avoid school work.
Now you try! Identify the clauses in each of the
following sentences. Then label them
“independent” or “subordinate.”
1. Are you aware that everyone hates your cooking?
2. The people who enjoy watching basketball usually
enjoy watching football.
3. I hate broccoli, but I will cook and eat asparagus.