ENGLISH 1

MS. ALMIE B. PANAGUITON

IDENTIFYING THE
STRUCTURE OF
SENTENCES

2
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SIMPLE COMPOUND

FOUR STRUCTURES
OF SENTENCES

COMPOUND-
COMPLEX
COMPLEX
Identify each sentence
as simple, compound,
complex, or compound-
complex.
1. Matthew had
always wanted a
dog of his own.
2. One day, he went
to an animal
shelter that offered
all kinds of dogs
for adoption.
3. As he entered,
Matthew remembered
his parents’ asking if
he was sure that he
had time in his busy
schedule for a dog.
4. Matthew put the
question out of his
mind; he was
intent on picking
out his dog.
5. Matthew finally
chose a small brown
bundle of fluff with
sparkling eyes and a
wagging tail.
6. In the weeks that
followed, Matthew
sometimes felt that days
were too short to do all
that had to be done, but
somehow he managed.
7. He found that he
needed to organize
his time carefully.
8. He kept his
grades up, played
soccer, and wrote
articles for the
school newspaper.
9. Giving the puppy
plenty of water, food,
exercise, and attention
took time, but every
minute was well spent.
10. As Matthew worked at
his desk every evening, a
small brown chin often
rested on his foot, and two
floppy ears perked up
whenever he spoke.
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STRUCTURE’S CHARACTERISTICS.

SIMPLE COMPOUND

CHARACTERISTICS

COMPOUND-
COMPLEX
COMPLEX
THE FOUR
STRUCTURES OF
SENTENCES
 SIMPLE SENTENCE
It is consist of a single
independent clause.
• ***

It may have compound elements

and modifying phrases and
complements.
• ***
 The distinguished guest arrived
early.
SIMPLE

Both Mom and Dad saw the accident

and reported it.

Stuck by the novelty of the idea,

Pat grinned with pleasure.
1. Matthew had
always wanted a
dog of his own.
5. Matthew finally
chose a small brown
bundle of fluff with
sparkling eyes and a
wagging tail.
8. He kept his
grades up, played
soccer, and wrote
articles for the
school newspaper.
COMPOUND SENTENCE

It is consist of two or more

independent clauses.
• ***

It is joined by a comma and a

coordinating conjunction or
by a semicolon.
 We went to an auction yesterday, but
we did not buy anything.
COMPOUND

Sue is a night owl; therefore, she sleeps

late in the morning.

Alice skimmed the leaves from the

pool, but she forgot to add chlorine.
4. Matthew put the
question out of his
mind; he was
intent on picking
out his dog.
9. Giving the puppy
plenty of water, food,
exercise, and attention
took time, but every
minute was well spent.
COMPLEX SENTENCE
It is consist of one independent
clause and one or more
subordinate clauses.
• ***

It is joined by subordinating
conjunctions.
• ***
 Your boa constrictor was the culprit that
ate my white mice.
COMPLEX

The Red Cross, which gives invaluable

aid, was flown in to help people who
were made homeless by the flood.

Who wants this job can have it.

2. One day, he went
to an animal
shelter that offered
all kinds of dogs
for adoption.
3. As he entered,
Matthew remembered
his parents’ asking if
he was sure that he
had time in his busy
schedule for a dog.
7. He found that he
needed to organize
his time carefully.
COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE

It is consist of two or more independent

clauses and one or more subordinate
clauses.
• ***

It is joined by subordinating and

coordinating conjunctions.
• ***
 The truck dropped its load of gravel onto
the driveway where the car was parked,
COMPOUND-COMPLEX

and then the truck drove off.

When the lights went out, we felt extremely
uneasy, but we always knew that morning
would eventually come.

The car broke down, and the family walked ten

miles because no one passed who could rescue
them.
6. In the weeks that
followed, Matthew
sometimes felt that days
were too short to do all
that had to be done, but
somehow he managed.
10. As Matthew worked at
his desk every evening, a
small brown chin often
rested on his foot, and two
floppy ears perked up
whenever he spoke.
 WHAT’S STRUCTURE IN REAL
LIFE?
Structure means the way that something is built,
arranged, or organized.
“Living without an aim is like sailing without
a compass.”
“You are the captain of your own ship, don’t
let anyone else take the wheel.”
“I am the master of my fate; I am the captain
of my soul.”
MATTHEW
AND
HIS DOG
(Book 2)
Draw your own image of
Matthew and his dog.
Below your artwork,
continue the story by
writing at least 4
sentences with varied
sentence structures.