Types Of Types Of Sentences Sentences

By: Kennedy Fleming

Simple Sentences • A simple sentence is simple because it contains only one

independent clause:

• Example of simple sentence:

• Keith failed his gym class.

• Illustration example:

Compound sentence• A compound sentence is when you join two simple sentences

properly, you get a compound sentence.

• Example of compound sentence• Trey had gym on Mondays, and Wednesdays, but no classes the

rest of the week.• Illustration example:

Complex Sentence• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains both a dependent

and an independent clause.

• Example of complex sentence:• Even though Emma took speed writing just to fill out her schedule,

she found it unexpectedly interesting.• Illustration example:

Compound-Complex Sentences • A Compound complex sentence combines at least two independent

clauses and at least on dependent clause.

• Example of compound complex sentence:• Brandon was already in class, and Bria was in the lab while Justin

was in class sleeping off his headache.• Illustration example:

Declarative Sentences • Declarative Sentences make a statement to relay information or

ideas.

• Example of a Declarative Sentence is:

• July 4th is Independence Day.

• Illustration example:

Imperative Sentences • Imperative sentences issue commands or requests or they can

express a desire or wish.

• Example of a Imperative Sentence is :• Stop.• Illustration example:

Exclamatory Sentence • Exclamatory sentence express strong emotions.

• Examples of exclamatory sentence is :

• This is the best day of my life!

• Illustration example :

Interrogative Sentences• Interrogative sentences end with a question mark.

• Example of a interrogative sentence is :

• Did the jaguars win the game?• Illustration Sentence :

Grammatically Correct Sentences • 1. My truck got 4 wheels.• *My truck has 4 wheels*

• 2. The two babies is happy.• *The two babies are happy*

• 3. Sam caught 5 fishes at the lake yesterday .• *Sam caught 5 fish at the lake yesterday *

• 4. Where was you yesterday when I called you?• *Where were you yesterday when I called you?*

• 5. What time did you ate supper?• * What time did you eat supper?*

• 6. I bought four candy bar.• * I bought four candy bars.*

• 7. The camera do not work.• *The camera does not work.*

• 8. I saw two womans in the hallway.• * I saw two women in the hallway.*

• 9. Mom teached me how to tie my shoes.• * Mom taught me how to tie my shoes

• 10. Breakfast be ready in 10 minutes.• * Breakfast will be ready in 10 minutes .*