Did you know using sentence variety can get you a higher score on your SAT essay?This week we are reviewing sentence types. Please review the information below and then compose one of each type. Comment back on a classmates sentences by identifying each sentence type.
Sentence Types
Structurally, English sentences can be classified four different ways, though there are endless constructions of each. The classifications are based on the number of independent and dependent clauses a sentence contains. An independent clause forms a complete sentence on its own, while a dependent clause needs another clause to make a complete sentence. By learning these types, writers can add complexity and variation to their sentences.
Simple sentence: A sentence with one independent clause and no dependent clauses.
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My aunt enjoyed taking the hayride with you.
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China's Han Dynasty marked an official recognition of Confucianism.
Compound Sentence: A sentence with multiple independent clauses but no dependent clauses.
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The clown frightened the little girl, and she ran off screaming.
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The Freedom Riders departed on May 4, 1961, and they were determined to travel through many southern states.
Complex Sentence: A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
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After Mary added up all the sales, she discovered that the lemonade stand was 32 cents short.
While all of his paintings are fascinating, Hieronymus Bosch's triptychs, full of mayhem and madness, are the real highlight of his art.
Complex-Compound Sentence: A sentence with multiple independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
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With her reputation on the line, Peggy played against a fierce opponent at the Scrabble competition, and overcoming nerve-racking competition, she won the game with one well-placed word.
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Catch-22 is widely regarded as Joseph Heller's best novel, and because Heller served in World War II, which the novel satirizes, the zany but savage wit of the novel packs an extra punch.
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Simple Sentence: The chef cooked the meal for his patrons.
Compound Sentence: The chef served his food to the judges, and they praised him with high
remarks.
Complex Sentence: After the chef cooked his food, he noticed that it was missing a pinch of salt.
Complex-Compound Sentence: In order for the chef to make Lobster Mac and Cheese, he needs to grill the lobster, and at the same time, he needs to cook the pasta shells.
The baby cried.
The baby cried, and the phone rang.
Just as the baby began crying, the phone rang.
Because he was hungry, the baby started crying, but just then the phone rang, much to the annoyance of the mother.
Simple Sentence:
The gymnast performed a skill.
Compound Sentence:
The gymnast perfected her skill, and her coach praised her highly.
Complex Sentence:
As the gymnast was performing her skill, her coach watched as she twisted flawlessly through the air.
Complex-Compound Sentence:
Before the gymnast could compete all of her skills, she had to practice her routines, which her coach had created for her.
Simple Sentence: The Brea Bengles made it through to the playoffs.
Compound Sentence: The quarterback threw a 60 yard pass, and the fans went wild.
Complex Sentence: After the fans went wild, they noticed the quarterback was injured.
Complex-Compound Sentence: Andrew Migraw, number 51, played so amazing this season, and as a result, he was voted M.V.P.
Simple:The dancer rehersed until midnight.
Compound:The jazz dancer rehersed for the show, until midnight.
Complex:After the jazz dancer was finished rehersing, she realized she left her tights in the back room.
Complex-compound:The jazz dancer couldnt get her bag, because the buildin was locked. She needed those tights for the next days practice, she will have to wait until they open up.
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