Simple sentence One independent clause I love English Compound Sentences Two independent clauses joined with a comma and conjunction I love to write but I also love to read Complex sentence ID: 514224
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Sentence VarietySlide2
Simple sentence
One independent clause
I love English!Slide3
Compound Sentences
Two independent clauses joined with a comma and conjunction
I love to write
, but
I also love to read
!Slide4
Complex sentence
An independent clause and a dependent clause or phrase
After running the race, Cassandra wa
s exhausted.
Before the show began
,
I got to my seat quickly and quietly
. Slide5
Compound/complex
Two independent clauses and a dependent clause or phrase
Although I could not fully see over the big head in front of me
,
the dolphin exhibit at the zoo was amazing
, and
I would absolutely go again.Slide6
Begin with an adverb
Adverbs typically end in –
ly
and describe a verb, adjective or other adverb
Quickly, I dashed across the field and scored a goal.Slide7
Begin with a prepositional Phrase
A group of words, beginning with a preposition, which show direction, place, or time.
During the middle of class, Kerry burped loudly.Slide8
Use an appositive
A group of words set beside another noun/pronoun to explain it
Dr.
Galipeau
,
my English teacher
, is nuts!
My social studies class,
which I have in the middle of the day
, is so much fun.