SENTENCE STRUCTURE:

SIMPLE and COMPOUND

SENTENCE
OBJECTIVES
1. Compare the structure of simple and compound
sentences.
2. Know the three ways in which simple sentences may be
linked to form compound sentences.
3. Create simple and compound sentences.

4. Identify simple and compound sentences.

BEFORE
we start
 we need to
RECALL
THREE things
 1ST

parts of a

SENTENCE
SUBJECTand

PREDICATE
SUBJECT
is the person or thing
performing the action
PREDICATE
tells what the subject does
 2ND

types of

CLAUSES
Independent CLAUSE
is a group of words that together
express one complete thought
Dependent CLAUSE
is a group of words do not
express complete thought
 3 RD
COORDINATING
CONJUNCTIONS
connects independent clauses
SIMPLE
SENTENCE
They are composed of a

SUBJECT and

PREDICATE
Andrea dance gracefully.

SUBJECT PREDICATE
 They can also be made of

ONE predicate
MULTIPLE
subjects
COMPOUND
SUBJECT
Water , wind and solar power
are all alternative energy
sources to fossil fuels.
Andrea and Frank dance gracefully.

2 SUBJECTS 1 PREDICATE
 They can also be made of

ONE subject
MULTIPLE
predicates
COMPOUND
PREDICATE
Many people have already
turned to renewable energy
sources.
Frank cooked rice and boiled vegetables.

1
SUBJECT 2 PREDICATES
Water is one of the safest energy sources.

Scientists are monitoring and reporting on

its impact.
 They can also be made of

MULTIPLE
subjects and predicates
Ann and Amy played house and ate all day.

2 SUBJECTS 2 PREDICATES
 SENTENCES
1. A Barometer measures
air pressure.
2. Because of the rising
temperatures.
3. Consumption rates rise
significantly every year.
4. And weight as well.
5. Will be assumed.
SIMPLE OR INCOMPLETE
simple or incomplete
simple or incomplete
simple or incomplete
simple or incomplete
simple or incomplete
COMPOUND
SENTENCE
 They are made up of

two or more
SIMPLE
sentences
 Linked in three different ways

semicolon
Coordinating conjunction
independent marker
Simple sentences which express
closely related ideas may be joined
by a semicolon (;) to form a
compound sentence.
Fossil fuels are non-renewable; we need
to find alternative energy sources.
We went home sad from a
failed Math test; it was okay
for mom.
Coordinating conjunction
connect clauses together
 FAN BOYS
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS MEANINGS

for because, the reason

and addition

nor not this either

but difference, contrast

or an alternative

yet something unexpected

so conclusion or result
Many scientists have hailed nuclear
power as cheap source of electricity,
but environmentalists stressed its
danger.
Simple sentences which are related may also be joined by an

independent marker
such as “therefore”, “moreover” and so on, after the semicolon
to form compound sentence.
 Meaning Coordinating Independent
conjunctions Markers
addition and besides, moreover,
furthermore
contrast, difference but, yet however,
nevertheless,
nonetheless
result, conclusion so accordingly,
consequently, as a
result, therefore
SUGGESTIONS Use in writing to Use in writing to
connect shorter connect longer
sentences sentences
Sodas and fruit juices contain high
amount of sugar; therefore, we need
to take it moderately.
Maria thinks preparing sandwiches
would delight mom but I think
otherwise.
Answer: Compound Sentence
He promised to do his homework by
seven; yet here he is, reading books.

Answer: Compound Sentence

Anne liked her doll and book
best.
Answer: Simple Sentence
APPLICATION:

Group students into four groups. Each group are

going to have a story telling of their favorite short
story, fable or play applying the concepts of
simple and compound sentence.
Direction: Identify each sentence as simple or compound. Write SS if it is simple
sentence and CS if it is compound sentence.
1. Tram, bus and train services are rarely linked.
2. Many public transport services disappear at the weekends; consequently, car travel becomes the only
option.

3. Traffic noise reduces work efficiency and disturbs sleep.

4. Public transport may not solve all our traffic problems; however, it gives an alternative to driving on
congested roads.
5. The location and dimensions of windows control the level of noise.

6. Traffic noise disturbs work and sleep; therefore, noise barriers must be constructed.
7. A bypass can divert traffic around congested business districts; it offers major noise reduction to residents.
8. Residents can design and construct their own noise barriers.

9. Bus and train services are uncoordinated, so many people spend hours each week waiting for public
transport.
10. Technology has enabled and disabled people to drive cars; therefore, provision has to be made for
special parking requirements.
Answer:

1. SS
2. CS
3. SS
4. CS
5. SS
6. CS
7. CS
8. SS
9. CS
10. CS
ASSIGNMENT:

Study the structures of Complex and Compound-

Complex Sentences
THANK YOU!!!
Prepared by: Ivy T. Nacino
Teacher I