Voiceover so we just covered complex sentences in the last video which is where youve got a simple sentence or one independent clause and then thats accompanied by at least one dependent clause. A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses. The kite was caught in the tree, and we tried to get it down. As the shopkeeper quarrels with every customer, nobody likes him. Compound sentence examples conjunctive adverb worksheets. Unfortunately, the rules for combining sentences can be somewhat complex.
To recognize a simple sentence, a complex sentence, or a a compound sentence, you have to have an understanding of independent and dependent clauses. However hard work she may do she cannot pass the examination. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Compound sentences a sentence that expresses two complete thoughts is a compound sentence. Transformation or conversion of sentences exercises. Besides the simple sentence, you can create three more sentence patterns by combining. A complex sentence contains an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. Do you want to play basketball, or would you rather go fishing. April 3, 2014 transform the following compound sentences into complex sentences. Once a writer knows thedifference between the threesentence types simple,compound, and complex, it ispossible to write with sentencevariety. Punctuate the compound sentences correctly by adding the appropriate punctuation. Simple, compound and complex sentences a simple sentence has one idea a complex sentence has one main idea and at least one extra phrase or clause to give more information about the main point. In our example we can see that the sentence fragments combine to form a sentence.
A complex sentence is characterized by one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. The compoundcomplex sentence evergreen state college. Compound sentences a compound sentence has two independent clauses. The work done on the compound and complex sentences in various indian languages have also been discussed. Sentence types sentence structure simple sentences simple sentences have just one clause. In this set, students identify compound and complex sentences. Hence, lets play this quiz and check how our knowledge stands when it comes to simple compund and complex sentences. Simple compound complex henry county school district. This unit further explains simple sentences, compound sentences and complex sentences, which were introduced in the unit clauses. Simple, compound, and complex sentences in your writing. The names of the four types of sentences are simple, compound, complex, and compoundcomplex. Simple, compound and complex sentences explained for ks1. Although there are two subjects and two verbs, it is still a simple sentence because both verbs share the same subjects and express one complete thought.
Check the box marked complex if it is a complex sentence. Name 7 scholastic success with grammar grade 6 7 simple and compound sentences grammar a. It expresses a single complete thought that can stand on its own. Use sentence combining worksheets to practice how to combine sentences. Simple, compound, and complex sentences 1 will help students practice this key third grade skill. C the same coordinating conjunctions fanboys are used for joining the independent clauses. Virginia woolfs parents had important artistic connections. They could also serve as a means of informal assessment and provide you with information to dictate. We have also proposed an algorithm for identification of simple, compound and complex sentences. But for now, take this quiz and help yourself into perfect sentence construction.
Unless he works hard, he cannot pass the examination. The bookmarks are designed to be used during independent reading time and can be reused to find different sentences while reading. For example, the following sentences are compound sentences. A simple sentence is one which has only one subject and one predicate or a simple sentence is one which has only one finite verb. Use these 24 task cards to provide further reinforcement of the skills of identifying the simple sentence, compound sentence, and complex sentence. In a compound sentence, two independent clauses can be joined by a comma and a conjunction. When youre learning grammar, its easy for complex and compound sentences to seem the same. Compound sentences are often formed with these coordinating conjunctions. Identification and separation of simple, compound and. A simple sentence uses just one clause, whereas a compound sentence uses two or more independent clauses. Check the box marked simple if it is a simple sentence. Simple, compound, complex sentence practice 4 name. Practice making simple, compound, and complex sentences with our stash of classroom or anytime materials on the subject.
This is the most sophisticated type of sentence you can use. Simple, compound and complex sentence task cards by polka. Quiz on simple compound and complex sentence proprofs. In this lesson, youll learn about all three, break down example sentences, and test yourself at the end with a short quiz. Simple, compound, complex, and compoundcomplex sentences. Combine the following pairs of sentences into a compound sentence. Combine by using a compound sentence or complex sentence. A complex sentence consists of one main clause and one or. Use these three colorful and informative posters to help your students remember how to. So, the compoundcomplex sentence is a little bit different. Voiceover so theres this distinction made in grammar, between simple and compound sentences. Simple, compound, and complex modern readers seem to hate long sentences. Two or more simple sentences can be combined by the use of coordinating.
Compound sentence a compound sentence has two or more simple sentences connected by a comma and a conjunction and, but, or. Simple compound and complex sentences english summary. My family traveled to paris, and we went to the top of the eiffel. Sentences can be categorized as simple, compound, and complex. Compoundcomplex sentences a a compoundcomplex sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Understanding how to construct the compoundcomplex sentence will help you take your writing to a new level of complexity. This video is part of our write right student podcast series. Identifying embedded and conjoined complex sentences. Simple, compound, complex, and compoundcomplex sentences sentences are categorized according to the number and types of clauses they contain. A compound sentence is one which consists of two or more coordinate clauses, joined by a coordinating conjunction. Compound sentences consist of two or more verb clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a correlating and coordinating conjunction pair. These are still good sentences, but by removing the subject from one part of them, they are no longer compound sentences.
The second sentence structure in english is the compound sentence. And today paige, you and i are going to cover those differences. Simple, compound, and complex sentences 1 exercise. An independent clause contains a subject, a predicate, and expresses a complete thought.
Simple sentences definition a simple sentence contains one independent clause. Simple, compound, complex, and compoundcomplex simple sentences a simple sentence contains a subject and a verb. My house is white and it has green shutters this is a compound sentence. Transformation of sentences transformation of a simple sentence into a compound sentence. Employ the simple, complex and compound sentence worksheets to learn how to. Simple, compound, and complex sentences lesson turtle diary. Check the box marked compound if it is a compound sentence. Combine the following two sentences using a semicolon. Although she is arrogant, i cannot help but like her.
Chris invited me to his birthday party, and i told him i would be there. If the students show mastery by friday, i will move on. If youre a beginner, read only the first part in this article about simple sentences, and then do something else. We have tonnes of quizzes on the compound and complex sentences, so you can check them out as well. A compound sentence must have two or more coordinate clauses, each with its own subject and predicate. The national curriculum now refers to sentences that contain one clause as singleclause sentences, and those. Write a paragraph using the idea groups to create complex sentences. It is made from two independent clauses, which are short sentences, that are combined with a conjunction and. A complex sentence features at least a single independent clause as well as at least one dependent clause. Writing compoundcomplex sentences in your essay or article lets you. A simple sentence has only one subject and one predicate.
A compound sentence is one which consists of two or more coordinate clauses. She is going to the store, or she is going to the mall. Voiceover so in this video were gonna talk about compoundcomplex sentences. There are many parts in the transformation of sentences. Simple, compound and complex sentences in my 5th grade class, i usually try to focus on a grammar target each week.
Simple, compound, and complex sentences by rachel lynette. This animation teaches the learner to define, identify simple, complex, compound sentences. Simple, compound, complexand compoundcomplexsentences in your writing 2. Teachers use a variety of methods for encouraging children to improve their sentence structure. I mean, there is a huge difference between, say, j. Simple, compound and complex sentences sentences are of three kinds according to their structure. Simple, compound and complex sentences english with a smile. Use these three colorful and informative posters to help your students remember how to identify simple, compound, and complex sentences. By year 6 children are expected to recognise, understand and be able to explain what simple, compound and complex sentences are, as this is likely to come up in the ks2 grammar, punctuation and spelling test. In this unit, we will discuss simple compound and complex sentences in english grammar.
B the same subordinating conjunctions are used to introduce the dependent clauses. Dogs, the earth and, harsha are used as the subjects in these sentences. English sentence forms kindle edition by joshi, manik. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading simple, compound, complex, and compoundcomplex sentences. Punjabisentences, sentence identification, simple, compound and complex sentences. Compoundcomplex sentences a compoundcomplex sentence contains two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Transformation of a simple sentence into a compound sentence. A complex sentence features at least a single independent clause as well as at least one dependent clause a group of words which feature no independent clauses might be an incomplete sentence often called a sentence fragment. Like assertive to interrogative, assertive to imperative, assertive to exclamatory, assertive to optative, active voice to passive voice, simple to complex, complex to compound, compound to simple and vice versa. More podcasts, including audio ones can be found on our website at writingcenter. I use them as a scavenger hunt and place them throughout my room. The predicate part of the sentences begins with the verb.
In a compound sentence, each clause, or each part, before and. Its grammar time again as you test yourself on the basics. This is because they combine two different types of sentences into one long sentence. When you make a compound sentence you are joining two or more simple sentences together. Combine each pair of simple sentences to make a compound sentence. Voiceover so, a simple sentence is really just what it. Students are able to pick out the clauses elegantly represented by blah blah blah in the example above, but they have trouble figuring out whether the sentence is compound or complex.
It is the most sophisticated type of sentence you can use. Practice writing them out in worksheets, build some in real life with an activity, or click and drag sentence fragments in an online quiz. An independent clause is a part of a sentence that can stand alone because it contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Try our free exercises to build knowledge and confidence. Rewrite the following complex sentences as compound sentences. The compoundcomplex sentence the compoundcomplex sentence combines elements of compound and complex sentences. Though jack prefers watching comedy films, he rented the latest spy thriller, and he enjoyed it very much. Simple, compound, and complex sentences handout and posters free. Simple sentences contain one clause, while compound and complex sentences contain more than one clause. Kyle, keith, and doug, my best friend from middle school, went to the playhouse and watched shakespeares hamlet. They also practice finding subordinate conjunctions and relative pronouns, as well as dependent. Margaret and maizon have been friends for a very long time. A compound sentence has two or more clauses of the equal rank.
Sentence types and functions san jose state university. A compound sentence has two independent clauses and it is joined by a coordinating conjunction and a comma or just a semicolon to replace the fanboys and comma. A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses. A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses.
Teach simple, compound, and complex sentences all year long with these printable bookmarks and worksheets. On the line, identify each sentence as either simple or compound. How to combine two or more simple sentences into a single. We have to go to bed when the clock chimes ten oclock.