Sentence Types
This kind of sentence has a subject and a verb(predicate) and states a complete thought
Simple Sentence
Mimi said they could get burgers ________________ tacos for dinner.
or
I do InstaCart UberEats and bartending for extra money when I leave school.
I do InstaCart, UberEats, and bartending for extra money when I leave school.
_______ it is warm outside I won't need to wear my jacket.
Since
What can an independent clause do that a dependent clause can't?
stand alone
I really need a vacation, but I don't have the money.
Compound Sentence
Tomas wanted Takis, ____________ all that was in the pantry was crackers.
but
I was born on October 31 1992.
I was born on October 31, 1992.
You may not go to the mall __________________ your room is clean.
until
As if he knew what was going to happen.
Dependent Clause
Aaliyah and Rob are going to the movies, and then they are going to the game.
Compound Sentence
The bridge was ragedy, ___________ I fell when I tried to cross it.
so
I don't like strawberries yet I love strawberry soda.
I don't like strawberries, yet I love strawberry soda.
_____ your finished with your exam, then you can go home early.
If
If you can work on Sundays.
Dependent Clause
Don't leave the house until the dishes here are washed.
Complex Sentence
Yasmin thought she would past her exam, ______________ she had studied all night.
for
Kevin Hart is a comedian actor and producer.
Kevin Hart is a comedian, actor, and producer.
______ Justin was tired, he still stayed up all night to play God of War.
Although
Our planets revolve around the sun.
Independent Clause
“Queen Elizabeth was called a redhead, but no one knew her hair color for sure because she always wore a wig ” is an example of what sentence type?
Compound-Complex Sentence
I do not like pumpkin, __________________ I love spice scented candles.
yet
Mr. Tucker an assistant principal at my school said that I passed my exams.
Mr. Tucker, an assistant principal at my school, said that I passed my exams.
BONUS!!!
What is "an assistant principal at my school" is an example of what?
Taleya folded the laundry ________________________ she watched TV.
while
Miss Epps teaches science and algebra at the community college.
Independent Clause