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Grammar
9th grade
Scott Toler
July 14th , 2009
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Content 1.1 – Simple
Sentences
A simple sentence (independent clause) is formed by a noun, a verb, and a
complete thought. It is the most basic form of a sentence.
• John fed the fish.
John is the noun, went is the verb, and the sentence is a complete thought.
• After Lauren finished her homework, she watched T.V., but Nathan,
who was a grade behind, was not done with his homework.
In this example, both independent clauses have a dependent clause. The
first sentence has a regular dependent clause, the second has an adjective
clause.
What type of sentence is the
following?
Elizabeth went to the store, but she
forgot her purse.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-Complex
What type of sentence is the
following?
Stephen ate the hamburger.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-Complex
What type of sentence is the
following?
The dog which was a Poodle played
Frisbee, but he missed the Frisbee.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-Complex
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References
• http://www.eslbee.com/sentences.htm
• http://
www.chompchomp.com/terms/subordina