Sentence Structures

Sentence Structures

Simple

Is an independent clause that expresses a complete thought.

It is composed by:

One subject (simple or compound)

One verb (simple or compound)

Examples

1. Pedro ate an apple.

2. The dog and the cat are natural enemies.

3. Emilia smiled and nodded.

Compound

Consists of two or more independent clauses.

These clauses are joined by coordinating conjunctions: FANBOYS:

for and nor, but, or, yet, so

Examples:

1. She is good at singing and paying football.

2. It was raining so I decided to stay at home.

3. I don't like corns yet I like popcorns.

Complex

Is a dependent clause that expresses an incomplete thought.

Consists of:

1 Independent Clause

1 or more dependent clauses

Examples:

1. Clara cried because a ball hit her.

2. I stayed at home today because it was raining.

3. Because I was listen to music, I don't heard the phone.

By: José David Escobar R.