sentence structure and its importance by: cameron grantham
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SENTENCE STRUCTURE AND ITS IMPORTANCE
By: Cameron Grantham
SIMPLE SENTENCES
A Simple sentence contains 1 independent clause.An independent clause is a sentence that can stand all by itself.
Examples: Jeff went to the grocery store to buy some milk.
Sally watched T.V. with her older brother.
COMPOUND SENTENCE
A Compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses.
It can be formed by a semicolon, colon, comma, or by a coordinating conjunction.
( List of some coordinating conjunctions: and, but, nor, and so)
Example:Matt played football with his friends and he made a touchdown.
COMPLEX SENTENCE
A Complex sentence contains 1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause.
A dependent clause is a sentence that can not stand by itself.
Example:After the stormed passed, a rainbow appeared.
COMPOUND COMPLEX SENTENCE
A Compound complex sentence contains at least 2 independent clauses and 1 dependent clause.
Example:After Sam got an A on her math test, her parents gave her $20
but she did not know what to buy with it.
DIRECTIONS FOR TEST
Underline independent clauses Draw a swirly line under the dependent clauses Circle coordinating conjunctions, commas, colons, or semicolons.
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Answers for the Test