compound
what is a compound sentence
A compound sentence is a sentence made up of two or more independent clauses (独立简单句） by a coordinating conjunction 并列连词 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)
What is a simple sentence
A sentence with a subject and a verb.
what is a complex sentence
a sentence that can stand on its own with one or more dependent cause
Give me examples of the following sentence patterns: SVC
He is a teacher. (C = noun)
The soup tastes delicious. (C = adjective)
Is this a compound sentence? why or why not?
I love pie, but i can't eat it.
This is a compound sentence because it has 2 or more independent causes.
Is this a simple sentence? why or why not?
Henry is so smart that he can do any math problem.
This sentence is not a simple sentence because it has two subjects and two verbs.
Is this a complex sentence? Why or why not?
Henry can't come with you, for he has to go to the office.
This sentence is a compound sentence, not a complex one.
The two clauses are joined by for (a coordinating conjunction 并列连词 from the FANBOYS set).
Give me examples of the following sentence patterns:
SVOC
We painted the house red.
His behavior made me angry.
What are the signals (信号） for a compound sentence?
1） 2 or more independent causes
2）coodinating conjunctions
What are the basic patterns for a simple sentence?
SVO
SVC
SVOC
SVOO (Bonus)
What are the signals for a complex sentence?
In a complex sentence, you want to look for one or more clauses joined by a subordination conjunction.
Give me examples of the following sentence patterns: SVOO
She told us a story.
I sent my friend a letter.
Are compound sentences complex? why or why not?
They can not be complex sentences.
Give me examples of the following sentence patterns:
SV
SVO
He runs.
They play football.
Does the dependent clause (从句） in a complex sentence have to go first?
1) I don't have a clue 2) yes 3) no
3) No
Give me an sentence example of a compound sentence.
I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
What joins the two independent causes in a compound sentence
Independent clauses joined by a coordinating
conjunction and comma.
example: The pirate captain lost her treasure map, but she still found the buried treasure.
Of these 3 sentence which is a Simple sentence?
A) We waited for her arrival until father called us back home. B) Grandma goes to church alone. C) Trina slept late, yet she made it school on time.
B) Grandma goes to church alone.
After, although, because, since, until, when
combine what type of sentences?
1)Compound 2) Simple 3) Complex
4) complex
Give me an example of a complex sentence.
I stayed home because it started raining.