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Types of Sentences

The document outlines four types of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. Each type is defined with examples illustrating their structure and usage, including the necessary conjunctions and punctuation. Additionally, it provides video links for further learning on the topic.

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Types of Sentences

The document outlines four types of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. Each type is defined with examples illustrating their structure and usage, including the necessary conjunctions and punctuation. Additionally, it provides video links for further learning on the topic.

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Types of

Sentences
Simple Sentence
Four
Types Compound Sentence
of
Complex Sentence
Sentence
s Compound Complex Sentence
Simple Sentence
• A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb,
and it may also have an object and modifiers.
However, it contains only one independent clause.

Example :
• The cat stretched.
• My parents and I went to a movie.
• Thuzar, Khin Hnin and Kathy are dancing
gracefully.
• U Thiha stood up and spoke to the crowd.
Compound Sentence
• A compound sentence consists of two or more
independent clauses that have related ideas. The
independent clauses can be joined by a
coordinating conjunction FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or,
yet, so) or by a semicolon.

• Each half of the sentence must be able to stand on its own


as a complete sentence. That means each half needs a
subject and a verb.

• The sentence must contain a comma before the


conjunction for correct punctuation.
Examples :

• She did not cheat on the test, for it was the wrong thing
to do.
• They got there early, and they got really good seats.
• They had no ice cream left at home, nor did they have
money to go to the store.
• I really need to go to work, but I am too sick to drive.
• You should go there early, or you will be scolded.
• He didn't want to go to the dentist, yet he went anyway.
• He ran out of money, so he had to stop buying
unnecessary things.
Complex Sentence
• A complex sentence has at least one independent
clause plus at least one dependent clause.
• An independent clause has the ability to stand alone as a
sentence. It always makes a complete thought. A
dependent clause cannot stand alone, even though it has
a subject and a verb.

An example of an independent clause, one that can


stand alone:
Aung Aung came back home.

An example of a dependent clause, one that does not


• To connect independent and dependent clauses, you need
subordinating conjunctions like "after," "while”, “because”,
“although” or "since" etc.
• If the dependent clause comes first, you will generally
need to separate the clauses with a comma.
Examples :
• Although he was wealthy, he was still unhappy.
• She returned the computer after she noticed it was
damaged.
• If you sell the most cookies, you will win the prize.
• As she was bright and ambitious, she became a manager
in no time.
• When she was younger, she believed in fairy tales.
•
Compound Complex Sentence
• A compound-complex sentence unites a compound sentence
with a complex sentence.
Examples :
• When I went to the store, my parents wanted me to pick up
some milk, but I didn't have enough money.
• Even if the child is hungry, he will never eat oatmeal, but he
will always eat ice cream.
• The man was mean because he was lonely, yet his attitude
only made his situation worse.
• The dog needed a new leash, and he couldn't go for a walk
until he had one.
• It is important to vote when the time comes, or you won't
get a say in new laws.
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