Sentences Structures and Types

Question 1

Sentence Types

Answer 1

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex
• Compound - complex
• fragment

Question 2

Simple Sentences

Answer 2

Single clause that consists of a subjects and a predicate
“ I like apples.”

Question 3

Compound Sentences

Answer 3

Consists of two or more independent clauses ( simple sentences ) that are joined together using a coordinator ( FANBOYS)
“ I like apples but I love pomegranate “

Question 4

Complex Sentences

Answer 4

Consists of one independent clauses ( simple sentences ) and at least one dependent clause joined using a subordinator ( after - before - because )
“ I like apples because they are tasty.”

Question 5

Compound - Complex Sentences

Answer 5

Combination of compound sentences and complex sentence. These contain at least two independent clauses that have been joined by a coordinator and at least one dependent clause that’s been joined by a subordinator.
“ I like apple but I love pomegranate because they are delicious.”

Question 6

Sentence fragments

Answer 6

Incomplete sentences - missing either the subject or the predicate- however still makes senses.
“ Not great” “ got to go”

Question 7

Declarative Sentences

Answer 7

Function to provide information, observation or statements. eg are the most common in english. “ I want to be a lawyer.”

Question 8

Imperative Sentences

Answer 8

Gives a direct order or instruction. begin with a verb - may include a politeness marker,
“ Please sit down .”

Question 9

Interrogatives Sentences

Answer 9

Pose a question. This type of sentence often begin with, who, what, where, when, why, how, or do and it ends with a question mark.
“ Do you like the meal ?”

Question 10

Exclamatives Sentences

Answer 10

Is a sentence that expresses high levels of emotions such as excitement, surprise or happiness and angry - end with !
“ I got 100%, on my essay “