Simple sentences contain one main clause and can be phrases or clauses. Compound sentences have at least two main clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions. Complex sentences consist of main clause and subordinate clause joined by subordinating or correlative conjunctions
English sentences consist of five main clause patterns. Simple sentences contain only one independent clause. Compound sentences have two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions. Complex sentences include at least one independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
Unit focuses on sentence types and mechanics. Includes sections on subjects, predicates, conjunctions, and complex sentences. Features test and review sections for each unit
Complex sentences contain both independent and dependent clauses. Independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences. Dependent clauses cannot stand alone and need independent clauses
Sentences can be categorized by structure: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. Simple sentences contain one independent clause without dependent clauses. Compound sentences join two or more independent clauses with coordinating conjunctions. Complex sentences include one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Compound-complex sentences combine multiple independent and dependent clauses
Grammar governs word combinations in sentences through syntax, punctuation, and morphology. Sentence construction uses various structures for different functions. Understanding these structures enhances effective communication