Define the Sentence Type
What is a sentence fragment?
An incomplete sentence that doesn't have an independent clause.
I am hungry.
Simple
Because of my injury.
________ because of my injury. OR Because of my injury, _________.
I wanted to go for supper the restaurant was closed.
But
My plant died even though I watered it.
No comma needed
What is an independent clause?
A statement that can stand on it's own.
When he found the treasure.
Fragment
I couldn't see the board I forgot my glasses.
I couldn't see the board because I forgot my glasses.
There were a lot of puddles it rained.
After, Because, etc.
Whenever it snows I shovel the sidewalk.
Yes.
Whenever it snows, I shovel the sidewalk.
What is a dependent clause?
A statement that cannot stand on it's own. It needs an independent clause with it.
I hope you are happy now that it is warm outside.
Complex
The cat caught a mouse she ate it.
The cat caught a mouse and she ate it.
I broke my glasses I can't see.
So
If I don't finish my homework I won't be able to go to Phys Ed.
Yes.
If I don't finish my homework, I won't be able to go to Phys Ed.
What is a compound sentence?
We bought a new house so we are moving.
Compound
Even though I wasn't hungry.
Even though I wasn't hungry, _________. OR ____________ even though I wasn't hungry.
I didn't finish my math homework I was sick last week.
Because
The kids were exhausted after the birthday party.
No
What is a complex sentence?
An independent clause joined by a dependent clause.
After I finished the book, I watched the movie.
Complex
The police officer pulled us over I was speeding.
The police officer pulled us over because I was speeding.
I crashed my bike I broke my arm.
And
When I help out at home I feel good about myself.
Yes.
When I help out at home, I feel good about myself.