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MWANZA CAMPUS
GROUP NO : 01
GROUP ASSIGNMENT
PARTICIPANTS:-
QUESTION THREE
a. Construct five simple sentences, four complex sentences, and three compound
sentences, then demonstrate part of each sentences.
Sentences; A set of words that is complete its self, typically contain subject and predicate
conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command, and consist of a main clause
and sometimes or more subordinate clauses. Also, the meaning of sentences is derived
from its components, including the subject, verb, and any objects or modifiers.
Components of Sentences; Also, the sentences have its components as shown below
Subject; The subject is the part of the sentences that indicates who or what the sentences
is about. It can be a noun (Example The dog) or a pronoun (Example he).
Verb; The verb expresses action or state of being (Example run, Is). And it is an essential
for conveying what the subject does or experiences.
Object/ Complement; Object receive the action of the verb (Example the ball in she
kicked the ball), While complements provides additional information about the subject or
object (Example happy in she is happy).
TYPES OF SENTENCES
Sentences have been dividing into three main categories are as follows;
a. Simple Sentences
b. Complex Sentences
c. Compound Sentences
SIMPLE SENTENCES
Are the sentences that consists of one independents clause and no dependent clause. Also,
they contain one independent clause and express a single idea (Example The cat sleep). They
are straightforward and convey clear meanings. The following are simple sentences are as
follows.
i. The sun shines brightly.
Verb: shines
Subject: They
Verb: play
Subject: He
Verb: runs
Subject: The
Verb: sleep
Subject: She
Verb: enjoys
COMPOUND SENTENCES
Are the sentences that has a least two independent clauses joined by a comma, semicolon or
conjunction. An independent clause, is a clause that has a subject and verb and forms a
complete thought an example of compound sentences, this house is too expensive and that is
too small. Also, they allow for expressing multiple related ideas with one sentence. The
following are the compound sentences are as follows.
COMPLEX SENTENCES
Are sentences with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Also, the
function of complex sentences it always works best when you need to provide more
information to explain or modify your sentences main point. And it adds more details but
cannot stand alone (Example Although it was raining, we went for a walk.). The dependent
clause provide context that enhance understanding. The following are the complex sentences
are as follows
ii. Because she studied hard, she passed the exam with flying colors.
iii. When the bell rings, the student will leave the classroom.
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Saul, J.M., 1997. Substitution and simple sentences. Analysis, 57(2), pp.102-108.