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TOPIC Kinds of sentence according to structure
Discuss the kinds of sentences according to structure.
Objectives:
* Classify sentences according to structure;
LEARNING Code:
* Identify the independent and dependent clauses in the given
COMPETENCY EN9G-la-17.c
sentences;
* Write meaningful sentences following the suggested structure
correctly.
IMPORTANT: Do not write anything on this material. Write your answers on the Learner’s
Activity and Assessment Sheets provided separately.

UNDERSTAND
Kinds of sentences according to structure
Previously, you have learned to determine the correct order of a sentence. For this lesson, you will know more
about the kinds of sentences according to the structure.

What is a sentence?
A sentence is generally defined as a word or group of words that expresses a complete thought or idea.
A sentence is the largest unit of any language. In English, it begins with a capital letter and ends with a period
( . ), a question mark ( ? ) or an exclamation point ( ! ).
“Sentence definition and types.learngrammar.net”.

There are four kinds of sentences according to structure: Let's take them up in detail.
1. A simple sentence - consists of one independent clause. (An independent clause contains a subject and
verb and expresses a complete thought.)
Examples:
1. She likes coffee. 3. Mary did not go to the party.
2. Jeremy loves tea. 4. The guy left the dog.
2. Compound sentence - is two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon. Each
of these clauses could form a sentence alone. (independent clause +coordinating conjunction+ independent
clause)
Examples
1. She likes coffee, and Jeremy loves tea. 2. Mary went to work, but Carlo went to the party.
I.C. I.C. I.C. I.C
Coordinating conjunctions- and, but, nor, or, yet
3. Complex sentence - consists of an independent clause plus a dependent clause. (A dependent clause
starts with a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun, and contains a subject and verb but does not
express a complete thought).
Examples
1. We missed our plane because we came late 2. Our dog barks when she hears a noise.
I.C. D.C. I.C. D.C.
Subordinating conjunctions- after, although, as, because, before, how, if, once, since, that, though, till, until
when, where, whether, while.
Relative pronouns- that, which, whom, whose.
4. Compound complex sentence- consists of two independent clauses and one or more dependent
clauses.
Examples:
1. John didn't come because he was ill, so Mary was not happy.
I.C. D.C. D.C.
2. He left in a hurry after getting a phone call but came back five minutes later.
I.C D.C. D.C.
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Source: Rinehart Holt and Winston, "Kinds of Sentences," Language Handbook Worksheets” Austin Texas: Holt, Rinehart
and Winston Publishing Company, April 2020, 28.

SAQ-1: Tell whether the sentence is simple or compound. Write your answer on the space provided
before each item.

______________ 1. December is the merriest month of the year.

______________ 2. Thelma is the group leader; She is assigned to defend the thesis.
______________ 3. He took the entrance exam and he passed it.
______________ 4. Janna came early yet she missed the first trip to Dipolog.
______________ 5. Catherine is running for SSG President.

SAQ-2: Underline and label the independent clause and dependent clause in each of the following
sentences
.
For example; We missed the plane because we were late.
I.C. D.C.

1. Eleanor cannot open the faculty room because she forgot the key.

2. Because of the heavy rain, Classes were suspended.

3. Since the Janitor was sick, the security guard trimmed the grasses while he was on duty.

4. The ceremony will start when the judges arrive.

5. Norman delivered the package after he left the workplace.

Let’s Practice!

Directions: Write five (5) meaningful sentences about your experiences in staying home because of the
COVID 19 pandemic. Follow the suggested structure.
1. Simple ______________________________
2. Compound __________________________
3. Compound __________________________
4. Complex ____________________________
5. Compound-Complex __________________

REMEMBER
Key Points

In terms of structure, the sentence can be classified in four ways:

1. Simple sentence- one independent clause.
2. Compound sentence- two independent clauses.
3. Complex sentence- an independent clause and one dependent clause.
4. Compound complex sentence- two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause

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TRY
Let's see how much you have learned today!
(Answer on the Learner’s Activity and Assessment sheets.)
A. Directions: Tell whether the sentence in each item is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
Write your answers on the space before each item.

_____ 1. Mr. Moreno cherished the photograph of his family

_____ 2. Arthur put the sword back into the stone, and he sent a message to the knights.
____ 3. Father will pay the bill, or He will ask the driver to do it
____ 4. This machine is efficient; it is one of a kind.
____ 5. The cabinet won't open unless you have a key.
__ _6. We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
__ _ 7. Usually, I take a walk every day while the sun sets, but it was raining today.
_____ 8. Even though she was tired, Abby knew she had to finish the race, and she ran to meet her team.
______ 9. I made an airplane out of stone.
______10. While fishing in the blue lagoon, I caught a lovely silverfish.
Source: "Kinds of Sentences," Language Handbook
Worksheets, Holt, Rinehart and Winston”

Source: Richard Nordquist “Grammar: The Sentence Structure.” May 30, 2019
https://www.thoughtco.com

Source: Rinehart Holt and Winston, "Kinds of Sentences," Language Handbook

Worksheets” Austin Texas: Holt, Rinehart and Winston Publishing Company,
April 2020, 28.

Source: Sheil Silverstein “Where the Sidewalk Ends.” Sheil Silverstein, May 30,
2019, https://www.thoughtco.com

REFERENCE/S Source: “Sentence Structure Worksheet.” May 30, 2019https://www.thoughtco.com

For further reading and more exercises, you may access the following links:

“Grammar: Sentence Structure and Types of Sentences.” Academic Guides. Accessed

June 30, 2020.
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammar/sentencestructure.

“The 4 Types of Sentence Structure.” English Club. Accessed June 30, 2020.
https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/sentence/sentence-structure.htm.

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