Sentence Structure

1. Sentence Structure Simple Compound Complex

2. Sentence Structure:A Simple Sentence • A complete sentence has two components, a subject and a verb. • The subject and verb must form a complete thought to be considered a simple sentence. The coupledances. The coupledances. subject (S) verb (V)

3. A sentence that contains two simple sentences joined by a conjunction is called a compound sentence. A conjunction joins words, phrases, and clauses together in a sentence. Conjunctions for and nor but or yet so Sentence Structure:Compound Sentence FAN BOYS

4. Sentence Structure:Compound Sentence • The comma in a compound sentence is placed before the conjunction. Andy built a snowman, and Jeff played with his dog. SVconj. Andybuilt a snowman,and Jeffplayed with his dog. SV

5. Sentence Structure:Compound Sentence Where would you place the comma in the following sentence? Dan struggled with his homework so his father helped him. Dan struggled with his homework,so his fatherhelped him. SVconj.SV

6. Sentence Structure:Pattern for the Compound Sentence We see these as sentences with a pattern: SV, conj. SV He journeyeda long way,for his home was across the ocean. SV ,conj.SV Dan struggled with his homework so his father helped him. I built a very strong boat,yetit still sunkto the ground. SV ,conj.SV Added slide

7. Sentence Structure:Complex Sentence • .A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause. • Example: All of the stars that we can see without a telescope are part of the Milky Way galaxy

8. Complex Sentence Purdue University Writing Lab

9. Dangerous!!!!!!A Common Comma Error:The Comma Splice • A comma splice is an error in which two sentences are joined by a comma. Wehad a nice time,Ihope we can meet again soon. SV S V The Internethas revolutionized the business world, SV online saleshave increased dramatically this year. SV