Types of Sentences & Punctuation
Where did Dash go
?
Interrogative
Simple Subject
The singers gave a great performance.
singers
contains a subject and a predicate, but CANNOT stand alone; not a complete thought
dependent clause
(subordinating clause)
The science class studies astronomy in September.
Simple
A new hobby.
fragment
Wow, he just scored the winning basket
!
Exclamatory
simple predicate
Laura enjoyed the performance of Hamilton.
enjoyed
contains a subject and a predicate and can stand alone; a complete thought
independent clause
(main clause)
The students study maps of the skies; they also review the charts of the northern constellations.
compound
George learned how to weld and cut glass.
Sentence
We are going to the park today
.
Declarative
complete subject
Some teachers do not assign homework.
Some teachers
Find the dependent clause
Since Mariah moved to Springfield, she has made many new friends.
Since Mariah moved to Springfield
Everyone was familiar with the Big Dipper, but many students did not know about other star formations.
compound
He will also drill holes and sand the glass.
sentence
Bring me my coffee
.
Imperative
Complete predicate
Many students spend over two hours a night on homework.
spend over two hours a night on homework.
Find the independent clause
A hotel employee will carry your bags when you check in or out.
A hotel employee will carry your bags
While half the class researched Greek astronomers, the other half drew constellations.
Complex
Juan made sun catchers for the window Julia worked on her art painting.
run-on
Ouch, I just hit my funny bone
!
Exclamatory
Simple & Complete subject.
Bring me my coffee!
(you)
(you)
It's implied.
Find the dependent clause
Give that person a tip because she or he works hard.
because she or he works hard.
Since the class enjoyed the activities, the teacher planned a field trip to the planetarium.
complex
While Shawn studied for his exam Tracy completed her essay.
run-on