SENTENCES

SIMPLE, COMPOUND & COMPLEX SENTENCES

 SIMPLE SENTENCES
A simple sentence is a sentence that expresses only one complete thought.
As their name suggests, simple sentences are the most grammatically basic
sentences. They contain only one independent clause and are often fairly short.

Example:
• Joseph graduated from Arizona State University
• Mary will attend a new school soon.
 COMPOUND SENTENCES
A compound sentence is a sentence made up of two simple sentences or two
independent clauses connected by a comma and a coordinating conjunction (and, but,
or) or a semicolon.
Examples:
• Joseph studied at Arizona State University; he graduated in 2009.
• Zora Neale Hurston attended Howard University, but she graduated from Barnard.
• Sometimes things change, and they can’t change back again.
• Every day I eat my breakfast, and I listen to JOY FM.
Compound Sentences (other examples)
• Other conjunctions like: so, yet, nor, etc., can also be used to form compound sentences.

Erica was very hungry, yet she could not eat.

• In this sentence, ''yet'' shows an unexpected contradiction.

Tourists could not find any rental cars, so they rented U-Hauls instead.
• In this sentence, ''so'' shows result or causality.

Many Muslim people do not drink alcohol, nor do they eat pork.
• In this sentence, ''nor'' shows that Muslim people do not eat pork in addition to not drinking alcohol (further negation).
 Task
On the line, identify each sentence as either simple or compound.

1. Clara and I have been friends for a very long time. ………………………
2. She will leave soon, and she still has to pack. ………………………………
3. The friendship may end, or it may stay the same. …………………………
4. The boys are going to the carnival, but Suzie will stay behind. ……………………………
5. Rachel thinks of Juliet as her best friend in the whole world. ……………………………
 TASK 2
Underline the simple sentence in each compound sentence below.

1. Ms. Tory held Jane’s hand, but she did not speak
2. Romeo will try new things, or he will stay the same.
3. Jerry’s dad died, and he lost his best friend.
4. Next summer might be better, or it might be worse.
5. Gina needs to learn the truth, or she will always have the wrong idea.
 Task 3
Read each pair of sentences. Then make a compound sentence by joining the
two sentences with a comma and a conjunction. Write the new sentence.
1. Margaret’s poem is long. It is not complicated.
2. The poem was well written. Ms. Johnson was proud of her efforts.
3. The class did not say anything about the poem. They did react to it.
4. Sarah is sometimes a good friend. She can also be dishonest.
5. Her mother knows the truth. Hannah knows it too.
 SAT REVISION

1. Review notes on Comprehension and Summary

- What are the steps involved?
- What are the key things to remember?

2. Revise Dependent and Independent clauses.

- How do you identify them in a sentence?
- Practise writing examples of these.
 SAT REVISION (cont.)
3. Revise Simple and Compound sentences
- How is a compound sentence formed?
- Practice joining simple sentences to form compound sentences.

4. READ THE TEXT CAREFULLY!

NOTE KEY WORDS AND POINTS!!
WRITE SUMMARY/EXPLANATION IN YOUR OWN WORDS!!!
GO OVER YOUR WORK!!!!

ALL THE BEST!!!