Type of sentences (& their clauses)
Link is leaving next Wednesday if he can take time off from work.
complex: Link is leaving next Wednesday if he can take time off from work.
We watched the eagle soar above the tree line.
Prepositional phrase: above the tree line.
In 1957 a Soviet rocket launched Earth’s first artificial satellite, Sputnik I.
appositive: Sputnik I.
Kara’s interest seems to be the role of plants in the food chain.
infinitive phrase: to be the role
Many pines tend to thrive in the mountains.
infinitive phrase: to thrive
prepositional phrase: in the mountains
The winning essay was written by a freshman.
passive: The winning essay was written by a freshman.
Tell me more about your experiences in South Africa.
simple:
Tell me more about your experiences in South Africa.
We will wait until this evening to do the grocery shopping.
Prepositional phrase: until this evening
In 1974 the Mariner 10 came within 203 miles of Mercury, the planet closest to the sun.
(include a prepositional phrase)
appositive phrase: the planet closest to the sun
We will wait until this evening to do the grocery shopping.
infinitive phrase: to do the grocery shopping
My cousin, a chef, is able to serve fresh herbs.
appositive phrase: a chef
infinitive phrase: to serve fresh herbs
The President threw the ceremonial first pitch of the World Series.
active: The President threw the ceremonial first pitch of the World Series.
Unless I am mistaken, the first door on the left is the entrance to the art room; however, it may be another door farther along.
compound-complex: Unless I am mistaken, the first door on the left is the entrance to the art room; however, it may be another door farther along.
The man by her side is president of the company.
prepositional phrases: 1. by her side 2. of the company.
Satellite pictures, exact maps of Earth, can pinpoint the spread of plant diseases.
appositive phrase: exact maps of Earth
Jamal is interested in plant structure and how plants are equipped to fight disease.
infinitive phrase: to fight disease
My cousin uses the leaves to create salads, which are also quite nutritious.
infinitive phrase: to create salads
Rafael planted his garden with the seeds he was given.
active: Rafael planted his garden with the seeds he was given.
Last year Joyce sewed her school wardrobe; moreover, she made several of the accessories.
compound: Last year Joyce sewed her school wardrobe; moreover, she made several of the accessories.
Our cat made her bed under the table in the kitchen.
Prepositional phrases: 1. under the table 2. in the kitchen.
Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were probes that photographed the planet Jupiter.
appositive: Jupiter
If we pause to consider the smallest algae and the giant sequoia, we realize how important plants are to our world.
infinitive phrase: to consider the smallest algae and the giant sequoia
Ancient people, like some indigenous cultures, knew many plants growing wild in the United States are good to eat.
appositive: like some indigenous cultures
prepositional phrase: in the United States
infinitive phrase: to eat
The national anthem was sung by the school choir.
passive: The national anthem was sung by the school choir.
The three main characters in the play constantly bickered, yelled, or argued.
simple: The three main characters in the play constantly bickered, yelled, or argued.
Our flight took us over the Rocky Mountains and the Grand Canyon.
Prepositional phrases: over the Rocky Mountains and the Grand Canyon.
Meteorologists, scientists who study weather, can predict dangerous storms using radio waves converted to pictures.
appositive phrase: scientists who study weather
Willow trees may send roots several hundred feet to find water and will not flourish in arid places.
infinitive phrase: to find water
Wild rice, sunflower, lamb’s-quarters, and cane can all be found when we go to the wild to find seeds to eat as cereal.
prepositional phrase 1: to the wild
infinitive phrase 1: to find seeds
infinitive phrase 2: to eat
prepositional phrase 2: as cerealTaro watched the movie, but he was puzzled by the last scene.
active:Taro watched the movie
passive: he was puzzled by the last scene.