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ROSIDY ANAK LEO EMPAYUT

Lecturer’s Name : Madam Dashima Binti Abdul Wahabru: n

Structure of the sentence

Main parts of the sentence

Subject (S) Predicate (V)

Secondary parts of the sentence

Object Attribute Adverbial modifier

Type of senntenc

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Compound-complex sentences

Simple sentences

Compound

sentences

Complexsentences

SIMPLE SENTENCES

Simple Sentence

- Subject + Verb (S+V)

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Subject (S) Verb/ Predicate (V)

Ali is intelligent.

For a sentence to be classified as a simple sentence, it must have at least one subject and one verb.

It must have a COMPLETE THOUGHT. -consists of one or more subjects or one

or more verbs. - Also called an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE -Contains a SUBJECT and PREDICATE,

example:

a. The bird built a nest made of twigs and leaves for its young. (1S, 1V)

b. The actress cried and laughed at the same time. (1S, 2V)

C. Pam and Tony were given awards by the school principal. (2S, 1V)

Identify the subject and predicate in these SIMPLE sentences.

1. Cindy and Sue auditioned for the lead role in the play.

2. The kittens were adopted by the family.

3. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are my favorite.

4. The committee decorated the gym for Friday night’s dance.

5. The surprise party was organized by Wendy’s two best friends.

COMPOUND SENTENCES

Compound Sentence

-Contains two independent clauses (simple sentences) joined by a coordinating conjunction.

-The conjunctions are as follows: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

(Helpful hint: The first letter of each of the conjunction spells FANBOYS.)

-Except for very short sentences, these conjunctions are always preceded by a comma.

- Independent Clause + Independent Clause (I+I)

- Two or more simple sentences, when put together, can make up a compound sentence.

Subordinating Conj

Because

even though

before

where

whenever

COMPOUND SENTENCE:COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

FOR

AND

NOR

BUT

OR

YET

SO

example:

a. She dictated, and I typed. (I+I)

[the coordinating conjunction and joins the two independent clauses]

b. The meal was expensive, but it was spoiled, so I threw it.

[the coordinating conjunction but and so join the three independent clauses.]

* For a sentence to be classified as a compound sentence it must have at least two independent clauses combined by a coordinating conjunction. .

Identify the conjunction in these COMPOUND sentences.

1. I am going to the dance, so I have to buy a new dress.

2. Jenny took the pictures, and Aaron developed them.

3. New York is on the East Coast, and California is on the West Coast.

4. Bill walked into the crowded room, but I can’t find him.

5. Is the party on Friday, or is it on Saturday?

COMPLEX SENTENCES

Complex Sentence

- Independent Clause + Dependent Clause (I+D)

- It contains one independent clause (I) and one or more dependent clauses (D) joined by a subordinating conjunction.

- Dependent clauses do not express a complete thought and can’t stand alone as sentences. A dependent clause begins with a subordinating conjunction, such as because, since, after, although, when, etc.

Follow these formats when writing complex sentences:

DEPENDENT CLAUSE, INDEPENDENT CLAUSE

=Since I have no milk, I’ll go to the store.

INDEPENDENT CLAUSE, DEPENDENT CLAUSE

=I’ll go to the store since I have no milk.

Examples:

When he handed in his homework, he forgot to hand the teacher the last page.

The teacher returned the homework after she noticed the error.

The students are studying because they have a test tomorrow.

After they finished studying, Jack and Maria went to the movies.

Identify the dependent clause in each COMPLEX sentence.

1. Because it was raining, the game was called off.

2. When I feel sick, I do not go to school.

3. Mark is not going since I never invited him.

4. George played football because Jean went shopping.

5. If you want a pizza, you need to order it now.

COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCES

- Contains 2 independent clauses & 1 dependent clause.

- Put a comma after the dependent clause if it begins the sentence.

- Put a comma before the and, but, or or that connects the 2 independent clauses.

Examples:

Charlie could not hear his watch because it had stopped, and he was worried.

Because it had stopped, Charlie could not hear his watch, and he was worried.

Although Sara called out for Charlie, no one answered, and Sara was scared.

Sara could not see Charlie, but when she was on the hilltop she could hear him cry out.

EXERCISE:Create the compound -complex sentences base on

your own idea.