simple-compound-and-complex-sentences-lesson 句子种类

Sentence TypesSentence StructureSimple SentencesSimple sentences have just one clause.They may have additional phrases.ExampleI went to the park to eat a hamburger.Kyle, Keith, and Doug, my best friend from middle school, went to the playhouse and watched Shakespeares Hamlet.Coordinating ConjunctionsF.A.N.B.O.Y.S.ForAndNorButOrYetSoCompound SentenceTwo or more clauses joined with a coordinating conjunction.Using commas between clauses is optional.ExampleI went home so I could get some sleep.Doug did his math work but he got some wrong, yet he didnt mind.Subordinating ConjunctionsMost common subordinatorsAfterNow thatWhenAlthoughOnceWheneverAsSinceWhereBecauseThatWhereverBeforeThoughWhileEven ifUnlessIfUntilComplex SentencesTwo or more clauses joined with a subordinating conjunction.If you begin a sentence with a subordinating conjunction, there MUST be a comma after the first clause.Unless you want trouble, you should stop.You should stop because Im getting mad.Compound-Complex SentencesThe compound-complex sentence = 2 independent clauses (including 1 started with a coordinative conjunction) +1 or more subordinate clause (the subordinate clause can be part of an independent clause).ExamplesBecause I paid attention, I got an A on the test and I was so happy.I went home because it was getting late, but I had to wait on the porch until my mom got home anyway.Practice1. Read and analyze each sentence.2. Determine whether the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.3. Write your answer.1The weather has been nice but it may snow again any day.2Ever since the big blowout, she and I havent gotten along.3Dad brought candy because he felt bad.4If you want to go on the trip, you should bring your signed permission slip and Ill collect it before we go.5I left before the fight started.6Candy rots your teeth and TV makes you lazy, but I still like them.7He will call your home unless you are passing.