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FOUR SENTENCE TYPS

The document outlines different types of sentences used in academic writing for IELTS, including simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences, with definitions and examples for each. It also explains the concepts of independent and dependent clauses, highlighting their roles in sentence structure. Additionally, it notes that there will be a test on types of sentences the following day.

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FOUR SENTENCE TYPS

The document outlines different types of sentences used in academic writing for IELTS, including simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences, with definitions and examples for each. It also explains the concepts of independent and dependent clauses, highlighting their roles in sentence structure. Additionally, it notes that there will be a test on types of sentences the following day.

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ACADEMIC Writing and Reading for IELTS

Sentence Types
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
Compound-complex sentence

1. Simple sentence:

A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause, which has a subject and a predicate.
For example: "She sings beautifully." Other example include:

1. The cat is sleeping.


2. I love to read.
3. She ran to catch the bus.

2. Compound sentence:

A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined together by


coordinating conjunctions (such as "and," "but," "or," etc.) or a semicolon. For example: "I like
to swim, and he prefers to run."

1. I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.


2. He studied hard for the exam, so he got a good grade.
3. She likes to swim, but she doesn't enjoy running.
4. I went to the store, bought some groceries, and then headed home.
5. She loves to dance, sings beautifully, and plays the piano with great skill.
6. He enjoys playing basketball, swimming in the pool, and running in the park.
7. They traveled to Paris, explored the city, visited museums, and tasted delicious food.
8. We went hiking, took stunning photographs, and enjoyed a picnic by the lake.

3. Complex sentence:

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. A
dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. For example: "She studied hard
because she wanted to pass the exam." Dependent clauses begin with if, when, because etc.

1. Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.


2. Because he missed the bus, he had to walk to school.
3. After I finish my homework, I will go out to play if the weather is good.
4. Because she studied hard, attended all the classes, and asked questions, she achieved
excellent grades.
5. Since they missed the train and couldn't find a taxi, they had to walk home in the rain.
Javed Afghan Zahiry
Md. E. TESOL, Kabul Education University, Indiana University
Master of Sciences in Applied Linguistics, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad
Bachelor of Studies in Modern Languages – English and French, NUML, Islamabad
Brand Ambassador of IELTS and Certified IELTS Trainer- British Council, Pakistan
Master IELTS Trainer - IDP IELTS, Australia
Senior IELTS Consultant, MELI

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ACADEMIC Writing and Reading for IELTS

6. When the movie is over, we can go out for dinner if you're hungry.
7. As soon as he arrives, we will start the meeting and discuss the agenda.

4. Compound-complex sentence:

A compound-complex sentence combines elements of both compound and complex sentences. It


consists of two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. For example: "I
went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk because it was sold out."

1. Although Sara was tired, she went to the gym, and she worked out for an hour, but she
didn't push herself too hard because she didn't want to exhaust herself before an
important meeting tomorrow.

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If you don’t know what a clause is, then read the following:

A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and functions as a grammatical
unit within a sentence. It can be thought of as a building block of a sentence, as it typically
expresses a complete thought or idea.

There are two main types of clauses:

1. Independent Clause: Also known as a main clause, an independent clause can stand alone as a
complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought. It contains a subject and a verb and
can function as a complete sentence on its own.

Example: "She went to the store."

2. Dependent Clause: Also known as a subordinate clause, a dependent clause cannot stand alone
as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought. It relies on an
independent clause to form a complete sentence.

Example: "Although she was tired" (This dependent clause is incomplete on its own and needs
an independent clause to complete the thought, such as "Although she was tired, she continued
working.")

Dependent clauses often begin with subordinating conjunctions (e.g., although, because, if,
when) or relative pronouns (e.g., who, which, that) to indicate their relationship to the
independent clause.

N.B: There is a test on types of sentences tomorrow.


Javed Afghan Zahiry
Md. E. TESOL, Kabul Education University, Indiana University
Master of Sciences in Applied Linguistics, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad
Bachelor of Studies in Modern Languages – English and French, NUML, Islamabad
Brand Ambassador of IELTS and Certified IELTS Trainer- British Council, Pakistan
Master IELTS Trainer - IDP IELTS, Australia
Senior IELTS Consultant, MELI

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