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Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences

Simple explanation of simple, compound and complex sentences in English.

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Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences

Simple explanation of simple, compound and complex sentences in English.

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Natasja Engelbrecht
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Sentence

structure
Simple Compound Complex
Types of Sentences

Matilda reads every day.


Types of and
for Sentences
no bu
r t
or
ye
so t

Matilda reads every day, but her parents


are not great readers.
Simple or Compound?
Simple or Compound?
Simple or Compound?
Simple or Compound?
Simple or Compound?
Types of Sentences

subordinat
e
Dependent clauses often start with
subordinate conjunctions like the following…
Complex or Compound?
Complex or Compound?
Complex or Compound?
Complex or Compound?
Complex or Compound?
Let’s identify the independent/main and dependent/subordinate
clauses in the following complex sentences:
MAIN CLAUSE
She forgot her schoolbag in the bus
when she went to the mall.
SUBORDINATE CLAUSE
Let’s identify the independent/main and
dependent/subordinate clauses in the following complex
sentences:

Ron was late for school because he had to go to the


doctor.
MAIN CLAUSE SUBORDINATE CLAUSE
Let’s identify the independent/main and dependent/subordinate
clauses in the following complex sentences:
SUBORDINATE CLAUSE
After we had dinner at the Italian restaurant,
we went to the movies.
MAIN CLAUSE
Let’s practise some more! Identify the subordinate
clauses (underline) and main clauses (highlight)…
1. The 7th grade came together as a group, and they helped raise
money for the needy.
2. Bacon and eggs is my favourite breakfast.
3. The solar system has been the most interesting topic in 5th grade.
4. Since 9th graders are older, they are role models for the younger
kids.
5. Over the long weekend Mrs. Reese went skiing, and then she went to
the coffee shop for hot chocolate.
6. We have English every single day of the week.
Change each compound sentence into 2
simple sentences.
1. Sam ran to third base, and Jack ran to second
base.
2. My aunt will stay with us, or we will go to my
cousin’s house.
3. Sometimes it’s easy to do chores, but
sometimes I must work harder.
4. The movies are expensive, yet we go anyway.
5. The lion roared loudly, so the zebra ran away.
6. The ghost floated down the hall, and the
children hid under the table.
Identify the subordinate and main clauses in the
following complex sentences:
1. My mom took us to the library after she had picked us up
from school.
2. Even though we are in lockdown, we continue to work hard
on our school work.
3. The nurse gave the patient an injection before he went to
bed.
4. I know the Smith family well because we have been friends
for many years.
5. Although many people think that North America was
discovered by Christopher Columbus, it is actually the
Vikings who first made the discovery.

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