Simple, Compound

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Simple, Compound Complex Sentences

• Grammar Mini-Unit 1

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Simple Sentences

• Independent clause .
• Example Ms. Ruiz runs as fast as a cheetah.

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Compound sentences with coordinating conjunctions

• Independent clause , coordinating conjunction
  independent clause .
• Coordinating conjunctions Remember, FANBOYS
• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
• Example Ms. Ruiz runs as fast as a cheetah, yet
  no one has witnessed this magnificent feat.

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Compound sentences with semicolons

• Independent clause independent clause .
• Example Ms. Ruiz runs as fast as a cheetah
  shes possessed this amazing gift since
  childhood.
• Only use this to separate two complete sentences
  that refer to the same idea.

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Compound sentences with independent markers

• Independent clause independent marker ,
  independent clause .
• Independent markers therefore, moreover, thus,
  consequently, however, also.
• Example Ms. Ruiz runs as fast as a cheetah
  consequently, she has received many awards for
  her accomplishments.

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Complex sentences with dependent markers

• Dependent marker dependent clause ,
  Independent clause .
• Dependent markers because, before, since,
  while, although, if, until, when, after, as, as
  if.
• Example Although Ms. Ruiz has exaggerated in
  each example, she is confident her students will
  understand the point of each slide.

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Complex sentence with dependent marker/clause

• Independent clause dependent marker dependent
  clause .
• Example Youll be tested on your knowledge of
  simple/complex sentences because they mark our
  first, complete grammar unit.

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Nonessential clauses/phrases

• Nonessential clauses/phrases if they are
  removed from the sentence, it will not change the
  overall meaning.
• First part of an independent clause ,
  non-essential clause or phrase, rest of the
  independent clause .
• Example Members of the Doral Academy community,
  including both teachers and students, are
  attending tomorrows football game.

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Essential clauses/phrases

• Essential clause/phrase Dont remove them! If
  you do, the meaning of the sentence will
  changggggeeee!
• First part of an independent clause essential
  clause or phrase rest of the independent clause
  .
• Example Members of the Doral Academy community
  who are interested in football are attending
  tomorrows game.

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Check for Understanding

• What kind of clause is in a simple sentence?
• How many patterns of compound sentences did we
  just review? Name them.
• How many patterns of complex sentences did we
  just review? Name them.
• What is a nonessential clause?
• What is an essential clause?

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PRACTICE!

• Turn to Activity 1.4
• Using the excerpt from Funny in Farsi, find at
  least one example of each simple, compound, and
  complex sentence pattern discussed in todays
  lesson. Label each example clearly!