Analysing Sentences

Analysing Sentences

1. Simple sentence

   • Contains one main clause
   • The room was cold

2. Examples

3. Compound sentence

   • Contains two main clauses joined by and, but or so
   • The room was cold so I lit the fire.

4. Complex sentence

   • Contains a main clause and a subordinate clause (which can't stand alone)
   • Although she wore a fur coat, the room felt cold.

5. Minor sentence

   • isn't a real sentence at all, but one or two words used for impact.
   • Cold.
   • BANG!