Below is a list of how these four types of sentences are used, the formula for writing them, and the method of connecting them together.
The Simple (S) Sentence:
Use: For expressing a main idea.
Clause Formula: 1 Independent Clause + 0 Dependent Clauses.
Example:
I love cats.
Method of joining ideas: None.
**Note: An Independent Clause can stand alone as a complete sentence. A Dependent Clause is a fragment of a sentence--it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
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Compound (C) Sentence:
Use: For expressing two or more main ideas.
Clause Formula: 2 (or more) Independent Clauses + 0 Dependent Clauses.
Example:
I love cats,
and
I love dogs.
Method of joining ideas: There are four types of sentence “glues”:
- Comma with coordinating conjunctions.
- Semi-colons.
- Semi-colons with conjunctive adverbs.
- Commas with coordinating conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs.
Complex (CX) Sentence:
Use: For expressing one main idea and two or more small ideas.
Clause Formula: 1 Independent Clause + 1 (or more) Dependent Clauses.
Example:
I love cats
that are furry.
Method of joining ideas: Subordinating conjunctions.
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Compound Complex (CCX) Sentence:
Use: For expressing two or more main ideas & one or more little ideas.
Clause Formula: 2 (or more) Independent Clauses + 1 (or more) Dependent Clauses.
Example:
I love cats
that are furry
and
I love dogs
that are friendly.
Method of joining ideas: A combination of the methods for Compound and Complex Sentences (see above).
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