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Sentence Types
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Rule |
Examples |
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Simple |
A simple sentence has one
independent clause, with at least 1 verb and 1 subject. |
1. This is a simple sentence.
2. The essay is due on Wednesday.
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Compound |
A compound sentence has 2 or
more independent clauses joined by For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS) or
a transition word. |
1. This is a compound sentence, and it has at
least two separate subjects and two separate verbs.
2. The essay needs to include proper citation
and a reference page, and it is due on Wednesday at noon.
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Complex |
A complex sentence has an
independent clause plus 1 or more dependent clauses, an adjective, adverb, or
noun clause. |
1. If a sentence is complex, it will have an
adjective, adverb, or noun clause.
2. The essay is due on Wednesday at noon,
although you can turn it in much earlier.
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Compound-Complex |
A compound-complex sentence has 2
or more independent clauses plus 1 or more dependent clauses. |
1. Although complex sentences are common in
academic writing, compound-complex sentences are also common, but they can be
confusing.
2. The essay must have proper citation, and it
is due on Wednesday at noon, although you can turn it in earlier.
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