Sentence StructureDo you know what these terms mean?

Simple sentenceCompound sentenceComplex sentenceSubjectPredicate

Simple SentenceThe most basic type of sentence; it

contains only one independent clause (idea)

For example:

Elizabeth Proctor was accused of witchcraft.

(Subject) (Predicate)

Compound SentenceContains two independent clauses

(simple sentences) joined together by a conjunction (and, but, so)

For example:(Clause #1)Elizabeth Proctor was accused of

witchcraft, but she was never hung for her crime.

(Conjunction) (Clause #2)

Complex SentenceContains one dependent clause and

one independent clause; helps to highlight importance or significance of information

For example:(Dependent clause)Although Elizabeth Proctor was accused

of witchcraft, she was not hung for her crime.

(Independent clause)

Checking Your Sentence Structure:

Take a look at your paragraph(s) ◦Theme/quote◦Character (depending on how much you have)

Do you vary your sentence structure?

Could your sentences be improved to emphasize meaning or importance?

Check your order:

How many of your sentences begin with the subject and end with the predicate?

Check your vocabulary:Do you use sophisticated words? Could the words you’ve selected be improved?

Are your details/descriptions concise and appropriate?

Have you repeated any words or phrases?

What do these terms mean?AdverbPrepositionPrepositional phrase