A complex sentence
A complex sentence is a sentence with only one independent (super ordinate/ principle/ main) clause and one or more dependent (subordinate/ sub-) clauses.
Model sentences:
As, Because, Since
The man was sent to prison as he had committed a crime.
Because the test is on Friday, you should be reading your books.
He failed in the exam since he didn't work hard.
Seeing that
Seeing that he's been off sick all week he's unlikely to come.
In case
You'd better take the keys in case I'm out.
For
I believed her for surely she would not lie to me.
After
After I've spoken to them, I'll come to you.
If, Provided that, Providing that
If it rains, we will not go outside.
Provided that you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to $100 a day.
We'll buy everything you produce, providing that of course the price is right.
As long as, So long as, Only if
We'll go as long as the weather is good.
Only if a teacher has given permission is a student allowed to leave the room.
As if, As though
He behaved as if/as though nothing had happened.
Unless
Unless you'd prefer a cold drink, have a cup of tea.
When, Once, By the time
When I was at school, I loved English.
Once you go out, take the umbrella with you.
There was no one in the room by the time I arrived there.
Whenever
Whenever you need it, you can ask for help.
Whence
They returned whence they had come.
Where
She found her purse where she had left it in the bus.
Wherever
Wherever you go, I follow you.
Whither
They did not know whither they should go.
As as
Nilar is as beautiful as her mother.
Than
Su Su is taller than Mya Mya.
So that, In order that
We took a taxi to the stadium so that we wouldn't be late for the game.
A note was sent to all the classrooms in order that every boy would know to wear a tie on Mondays.
So as to, In order to
We went early so as to get good seats.
She arrived early in order to get a good seat.
That
I think that he is honest.
Although, Even though, Though, Whereas,
Despite the fact that, In spite of the fact that, Much as
Although she is poor, she is generous.
We lost the game although/even though/though everyone played well.
Some of the studies show positive results, whereas others do not.
She was good at Physics despite the fact that she found it boring.
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese.
Much as I would like to stay, I really must go home.
Before, Ere
Look before you leap.
Ere they came back home, I returned.
Until, Till
Let's wait until the rain stops.
We waited till he came here.
Supposing that
Supposing that you are wrong, what will you do then?
While
Her parents died while she was still at school.
As far as
That's the truth, as far as I know it.
No sooner than
No sooner had the match started than they scored the first goal.
Whether or
He seemed undecided whether to go or stay.
Whether or not
Whether or not we're successful, we can be sure that we did our best.
Whichever
It takes three hours, whichever route you take.
Lest
He gripped his brother's arm lest he be trampled by the mob.
Except that
I didn't tell him anything except that I needed the money.
As soon as, Immediately
As soon as the train had gone, they reached the station.
Immediately she'd gone, I remembered her name.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Sentencure Construction
A compound sentence
A compound sentence is a sentence consisting of two or more main (independent) clauses linked by a coordinating conjunction.
Simple sentence
COMPOUND SENTENCES JOINED BY 42 CONJUNCTIONS
1. and
We stayed at home and (we) watched TV.
2. but
I brought a newspaper but (I) didn't read it.
3. or
Do as the teacher told, or you'll be punished.
4. nor
I can't swim, nor can you.
5. either
They are not happy, I'm not either.
6. neither
The man is not honest, neither is his son.
7. else
Walk quickly, else you won't overtake him.
8. however
Yangon has a warm weather; however Putao has a cold one.
9.therefore
Soe Pay didn't study; therefore he failed in the exam.
10. so
It is very hot, so I opened the window.
11. for
It was late, for I have long been here.
12. also
I am quite happy; he is also.
13. otherwise
Do as you are told, otherwise you'll be punished.
14. yet
He didn't study, yet he passed his exam.
15. then
You are tired, then you must take a rest.
16. too
My husband likes riding bicycle; I do too.
17. nevertheless
I'm not quite well; nevertheless I'll go along with you.
18. nonetheless
The book is too long; nonetheless it is education and entertaining.
19. or else
Do as I tell you; or else you will regret it.
20. only (that)
I really want to go, only that I am now busy.
21. as well as
We will travel in days as well as at nights.
22. no less than
Father loves me no less than mother does.
23. rather than
She'd rather die than tell a lie.
24. both and
Both Ngapli and Kanthayar are pleasant beaches.
25. either or
Either Ko Win or Ko Thin is in the room.
26. neither nor
Neither Thuzar nor Marlar goes to work.
27. and also
They know him and I know him also.
28.and too
He likes tea and I do too.
29. and either
He can't go and I can't go either.
30. and neither
I am not happy and neither do they.
31. and then
He took a bath and then had dinner.
32. and nor
He won't visit Pepple's Park and nor will she.
33. and yet
I want to leave, and yet I feel obliged to stay.
34. and thus
They like movies and thus they often go to the movies.
35. and hence
I have no relatives, and hence I will have to stay here.
36. but nor
She doesn't like them but nor do we.
37. but neither
He is not a very outstanding person but neither is he a good-for-nothing guy.
38. but still
We searched everywhere but we still couldn't find it.
39. not but
The easy chairs are not polished but painted.
40. not nor
You are not married, nor am I.
41. not only but also
I am learning not only English but also Japanese.
42. not just but also
My parents not just take care of me but also lead me.
A compound sentence is a sentence consisting of two or more main (independent) clauses linked by a coordinating conjunction.
Simple sentence
COMPOUND SENTENCES JOINED BY 42 CONJUNCTIONS
1. and
We stayed at home and (we) watched TV.
2. but
I brought a newspaper but (I) didn't read it.
3. or
Do as the teacher told, or you'll be punished.
4. nor
I can't swim, nor can you.
5. either
They are not happy, I'm not either.
6. neither
The man is not honest, neither is his son.
7. else
Walk quickly, else you won't overtake him.
8. however
Yangon has a warm weather; however Putao has a cold one.
9.therefore
Soe Pay didn't study; therefore he failed in the exam.
10. so
It is very hot, so I opened the window.
11. for
It was late, for I have long been here.
12. also
I am quite happy; he is also.
13. otherwise
Do as you are told, otherwise you'll be punished.
14. yet
He didn't study, yet he passed his exam.
15. then
You are tired, then you must take a rest.
16. too
My husband likes riding bicycle; I do too.
17. nevertheless
I'm not quite well; nevertheless I'll go along with you.
18. nonetheless
The book is too long; nonetheless it is education and entertaining.
19. or else
Do as I tell you; or else you will regret it.
20. only (that)
I really want to go, only that I am now busy.
21. as well as
We will travel in days as well as at nights.
22. no less than
Father loves me no less than mother does.
23. rather than
She'd rather die than tell a lie.
24. both and
Both Ngapli and Kanthayar are pleasant beaches.
25. either or
Either Ko Win or Ko Thin is in the room.
26. neither nor
Neither Thuzar nor Marlar goes to work.
27. and also
They know him and I know him also.
28.and too
He likes tea and I do too.
29. and either
He can't go and I can't go either.
30. and neither
I am not happy and neither do they.
31. and then
He took a bath and then had dinner.
32. and nor
He won't visit Pepple's Park and nor will she.
33. and yet
I want to leave, and yet I feel obliged to stay.
34. and thus
They like movies and thus they often go to the movies.
35. and hence
I have no relatives, and hence I will have to stay here.
36. but nor
She doesn't like them but nor do we.
37. but neither
He is not a very outstanding person but neither is he a good-for-nothing guy.
38. but still
We searched everywhere but we still couldn't find it.
39. not but
The easy chairs are not polished but painted.
40. not nor
You are not married, nor am I.
41. not only but also
I am learning not only English but also Japanese.
42. not just but also
My parents not just take care of me but also lead me.
Sentence Construction
A simple sentence
A simple sentence is a sentence that is formed by one clause.
32 SIMPLE SENTENCE PATTERNS
1. S+Vbe+N
She is a doctor.
2. S+Vbe+Adj
She is beautiful.
3. S+Vbe+Adj+Prep+N
She is afraid of dog.
4. S+Vbe+Adj+To-V0
She is afraid to go home.
5. S+Vbe+Adj+V4
She is busy doing homework.
6. S+Vbe+V3
She was killed on January 19, 2000.
7. S+Vbe+V4
She is swimming.
8. S+Vbe+Prep+N
She is from Yangon.
9. S+Vbe+To-V0
Her hobby is to read many books.
10. V1
Come in please. Please do me a favor.
11. S+Vi
She dances on the stage.
12. S+Vt+O
She eats rice.
13. S+Vt+IO+DO
She gives the teacher the flowers.
14. S+Vt+DO+Prep+IO
She gives the flowers to the teacher.
15. S+Vt+O+Adj
She made me happy.
16. S+Vt+O+N
She considered me a baby.
17. S+Vt+O+To-V0
She wants me to become a doctor.
18. S+Vt+O+V1
She made me cry.
19. S+Vt+O+V3
She had her hair cut.
20. S+Vt+O+V4
She saw the children playing football.
21. S+Vt+To-V0
She hoped to get a good job.
22. S+Vt+V4
She likes reading a novel.
23. S+Vt+Prep+N
She always looks after me.
24. S+LV+N
She will make a good wife.
25. S+LV+Adj
She looks very young.
26. It+Vbe+N
It is a hot day.
27. It+Vbe+Adj+(for N)+To-V0
It is difficult (for everyone) to master English.
28. It+Vbe+Adj+of+N+To-V0 It is kind of you to help us.
29.It+Vbe+N/Adj+V4
It is worth reading this book.
30. It+takes+N+time phrase+To-V0
It takes me five minutes to go to school.
31. There+Vbe+N+Prep+N
There are three persons in my family.
32. There+Vi+N+Prep+N
There developed goodwill between the two countries.
A simple sentence is a sentence that is formed by one clause.
32 SIMPLE SENTENCE PATTERNS
1. S+Vbe+N
She is a doctor.
2. S+Vbe+Adj
She is beautiful.
3. S+Vbe+Adj+Prep+N
She is afraid of dog.
4. S+Vbe+Adj+To-V0
She is afraid to go home.
5. S+Vbe+Adj+V4
She is busy doing homework.
6. S+Vbe+V3
She was killed on January 19, 2000.
7. S+Vbe+V4
She is swimming.
8. S+Vbe+Prep+N
She is from Yangon.
9. S+Vbe+To-V0
Her hobby is to read many books.
10. V1
Come in please. Please do me a favor.
11. S+Vi
She dances on the stage.
12. S+Vt+O
She eats rice.
13. S+Vt+IO+DO
She gives the teacher the flowers.
14. S+Vt+DO+Prep+IO
She gives the flowers to the teacher.
15. S+Vt+O+Adj
She made me happy.
16. S+Vt+O+N
She considered me a baby.
17. S+Vt+O+To-V0
She wants me to become a doctor.
18. S+Vt+O+V1
She made me cry.
19. S+Vt+O+V3
She had her hair cut.
20. S+Vt+O+V4
She saw the children playing football.
21. S+Vt+To-V0
She hoped to get a good job.
22. S+Vt+V4
She likes reading a novel.
23. S+Vt+Prep+N
She always looks after me.
24. S+LV+N
She will make a good wife.
25. S+LV+Adj
She looks very young.
26. It+Vbe+N
It is a hot day.
27. It+Vbe+Adj+(for N)+To-V0
It is difficult (for everyone) to master English.
28. It+Vbe+Adj+of+N+To-V0 It is kind of you to help us.
29.It+Vbe+N/Adj+V4
It is worth reading this book.
30. It+takes+N+time phrase+To-V0
It takes me five minutes to go to school.
31. There+Vbe+N+Prep+N
There are three persons in my family.
32. There+Vi+N+Prep+N
There developed goodwill between the two countries.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
SENTENCE STRUCTURE
1. Simple sentence
Subject + verb + object .
I + love + you .
2. Compound sentence
Simple/Compound/Complex sentence ( conjunction )Simple/Compound/Complex sentence .
I + love + you ( simple )
You + are very beautiful . ( simple )
I + love + you ( because ) you + are very beautiful .
3. Complex sentence
Subject + verb ( that ) subject + verb +object .
I + think( that ) he + will come to + me + tomorrow.
4. Mixed sentence
The three kinds of sentences are mixed .
I am waiting for her because I think she comes to me today , but she does not come , so I have spent two hours at the railway station.
I am waiting for her ( simple ) because I think she comes to me today ( complex ) ,{ compound }
but she does not come ( simple ) , so I have spent two hours at the railway station.( simple ) { compound }
1. Simple sentence
Subject + verb + object .
I + love + you .
2. Compound sentence
Simple/Compound/Complex sentence ( conjunction )Simple/Compound/Complex sentence .
I + love + you ( simple )
You + are very beautiful . ( simple )
I + love + you ( because ) you + are very beautiful .
3. Complex sentence
Subject + verb ( that ) subject + verb +object .
I + think( that ) he + will come to + me + tomorrow.
4. Mixed sentence
The three kinds of sentences are mixed .
I am waiting for her because I think she comes to me today , but she does not come , so I have spent two hours at the railway station.
I am waiting for her ( simple ) because I think she comes to me today ( complex ) ,{ compound }
but she does not come ( simple ) , so I have spent two hours at the railway station.( simple ) { compound }
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