The Simple Sentence
(An Independent Clause)
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The Compound Sentence
With Coordinating Conjunctions (CC)
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The Complex Sentence (1)
With Subordinating Conjunctions (SC)
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The Complex Sentence (2)
With Relative Clauses (RC)
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Compound-Complex Sentences
The above sentences are normal sentences.
normal sentences = declarative sentences
declarative = making a statement
English has other types of sentences:
- Sentences that ask questions:
- Yes/No Question Sentences
- “Did you do your homework?”
- W~Question Sentences
- “Where are you from?”
- Yes/No Question Sentences
- Sentences that give commands:
- “Do your best!”
- “Study every day!”
Question Sentences = Interrogative Sentences
Command Sentences = Imperative Sentences