sentences by structure (middle school)

There are different kinds of sentences. : 

There are different kinds of sentences. Simple, compound, and complex sentences are three types that can be classified by structure.

Sentences by Structure : 

Sentences by Structure Simple sentences are one complete thought. Compound sentences express more than one thought. They are joined with a comma and conjunction OR a semicolon. Complex sentences have at least two clauses (at least one independent and one dependent clause).

Simple Sentences : 

Simple Sentences They can be short or long. Examples: 1. Bob laughed. Simple Subject: Bob Simple Predicate: laughed 2. The very funny Bob and his brother, Tim, came to the party and made everyone laugh. Compound Subject: Bob and brother Compound Predicate: came and made

Compound Sentences : 

Compound Sentences Two complete sentences that are related put together. Examples: Gabrielle went to Menards, and she saw Mrs. Cross there. Gabrielle went to Menards; she saw Mrs. Cross there. Compound sentences may be joined with a comma and a conjunction OR a semicolon. See a list of conjunctions on page 54 of your textbook.

Complex Sentences : 

Complex Sentences Have at least one dependent (subordinate) clause and one independent clause. The dependent clause will always begin with a subordinating conjunction. When the dependent clause comes first, it is followed by a comma. When the independent clause comes first, no comma is necessary to separate the two clauses. When I teach, I realize how much I love it. I realize how much I love it when I teach. Look on page 58 of your textbook for a list of commonly used subordinating conjunctions.

Did You Forget? Ok, here’s your mnemonic… : 

Did You Forget? Ok, here’s your mnemonic… Your parents are independent (they can take care of themselves and stand alone). You are dependent (you depend on them for food, clothing, and shelter). You cannot stand alone in the world. An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence. Dependent clauses cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Advanced class only:Compound-complex sentence : 

Advanced class only:Compound-complex sentence Has two independent and one dependent (subordinate) clauses Examples: Whenever Tom saw that track, he would always remember that day, and he’d feel the pride of that day. Tom had created a school record; he’d made his community, his parents, and himself proud when he won the fastest race of his life.

Errors in Sentences : 

Errors in Sentences 1. Fragment: an incomplete thought that does not include a subject or predicate. In the big, beautiful house. Cecil, a wonderful student. 2. Run-on: two or more sentences put together incorrectly. Cecil is a wonderful student he works very hard.