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Sentence Structure : 

Sentence Structure (The importance of knowing how to write a good sentence!) English 1 Grammar Lesson

What types of sentences are there? : 

What types of sentences are there? Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex Each type of sentence is structured differently!

The SIMPLE Sentence : 

The SIMPLE Sentence A simple sentence is made up of one independent clause. It consists of at LEAST one subject and one predicate. EXAMPLE: She planted the flowers.

The COMPOUND Sentence : 

The COMPOUND Sentence A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses. The clauses in a compound sentence are connected together by a coordinating conjunction, such as “and” or “but”. EXAMPLE: She planted the flowers, and he watered the lawn.

The COMPLEX Sentence : 

The COMPLEX Sentence A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at LEAST one dependent clause. Both clauses in the sentence are not equal. They can not both be dependent or independent. EXAMPLE: She planted the flowers that he enjoyed smelling.

The COMPOUND-COMPLEX Sentence : 

The COMPOUND-COMPLEX Sentence A compound-complex sentence combines one or more dependent clauses with at LEAST two independent clauses. EXAMPLE: She watered the lawn, and she planted the flowers that he enjoyed smelling.

Sentences that DO NOT make sense : 

Sentences that DO NOT make sense Run-On Sentences Sentence Fragments

Run-On Sentences : 

Run-On Sentences EXAMPLES from a newspaper: Definition: An ungrammatical sentence in which two or more independent clauses are conjoined without a conjunction. These sentences can usually be broken up into two or more sentences to make it more clear.

Sentence Fragments : 

Sentence Fragments EXAMPLES from a newspaper: Definition: A phrase or clause that is punctuated and capitalized as a sentence but does not constitute a complete grammatical sentence.

Sentences ARE Important!! : 

Sentences ARE Important!! Knowing how a sentence is structured helps with your… Overall Grammar Paper Writing Skills Speaking Skills

Works Cited : 

Works Cited Located the definitions of different types of sentence structures. Retrieved October 26, 2004: Types Of Sentences http://www.cmsu.edu/writingcenter/stand31.htm Kaiser, Dennis. “Doheny Days.” The Dana Point News 16 September 2004, 1. Kaiser, Dennis. “Walker wins writing award.” The Dana Point News 23 September 2004, 2. Kaiser, Dennis. “Doheny Haunt Turns 10.” The Dana Point News 21 October 2004, 2.