SENTENCE TYPES
Compound vs.Complex
Compound Sentences
• You use a co-ordinating conjunction ("and," "but,"
"or," "nor," "for," "so," or "yet") to join independent
clauses.
Independent Clause + Independent Clause = Compound
Sentence
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Complex Sentences
• A subordinating conjunction introduces a
dependent clause.
• The most common subordinating conjunctions are
"after," "although," "as," "because," "before,"
"how," "if," "once," "since," "than," "that,"
"though," "till," "until," "when," "where,"
"whether," and "while.“
• Indep. Clause + Dep. Clause Complex= Complex
Sentence
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Complex Sentences Cont…
After she had learned to drive,
Alice felt more independent.
1) What is the subordinating
conjunction?
2)What is the dependent clause?
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Complex Sentences Cont…
If the paperwork arrives on time,
your check will be mailed on
Tuesday.
1)What is the subordinating
conjunction?
2)What is the dependent clause?
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Complex Sentences Cont…
Gerald had to begin his essay
over again when his computer
crashed.
1)What is the subordinating
conjunction?
2)What is the dependent clause?
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