simple or compound sentence
what is a compound sentence ?
a sentence with more than one subject or predicate.
imma go to party with my friends!
gerund
where does the comma ?
You may be required to bring many items for example sleeping bags pans and warm clothing.
You may be required to bring many items, for example, sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing.
complex or compound?
Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave
complex
make this a compound sentence ?
Being ill, he didn’t attend the party.
He was ill and didn’t attend the party.
what is the difference between the two ?
A simple sentence contains one independent clause. A compound sentence contains more than one
(I'm am going to sleep) witch one, is it?
gerund or infinitive
infinitve
where does the comma go ?
Having finally arrived in town we went shopping.
Having finally arrived in town, we went shopping.
complex or compound?
compound
how do you change this sentence into a complex sentence?
John admitted his guilt
John admitted that he was guilty.
Joe waited for the train. The train was late
simple
I expect to have the report done by Friday.
gerund or infinitive
infinitive
where does the comma go ?
bread milk and cheese
read, milk, and cheese
what is a compound sentence?
a sentence with more than one subject or predicate.
make this into a compound sentence
In spite of his illness, he attended the class
He was ill, but he attended the classes.
The pirate captain lost her treasure map, but she still found the buried treasure.
compound
is this a gerund ?
i am going to party
no
where does the comma go ?
My estate goes to my husband son daughter-in-law and nephew.
My estate goes to my husband, son, daughter-in-law, and nephew.
what is a complex sentence?
a sentence containing a subordinate clause or clauses.
how do you change this into a complex sentence?
His looks proclaim his innocence
His looks proclaim that he is innocent.
what is a simple sentence ?
a sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate.
He lives in a fantasy world.
gerund or infinitive ?
gerund
where does the comma go ?
London Paris and New York
London, Paris and New York
complex or compound?
they got there early, and they got really good seats
compound
make this a complex sentence?
I have informed him of his success.
I have informed him that he has succeeded