Structure of Sentence

 The 3 Types of Sentence Structure

 Simple Sentence
 Compound Sentence
 Complex Sentence

 Simple Sentence
A simple sentence is also known as a clausal sentence. It may have a modifier besides a
subject, verb, and object. Though it is simple, sometimes it can have compound verbs and
compound subjects. It may or may not use commas but it stays simple in construction.

Examples:

 The pen is mightier than the sword.

 Alice everyday goes to library to study.
 Perhaps the decline of this country has already started.
 The management of your company has executed its duties excellently.
 People who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

 Types of Simple Sentence

There are two different types of simple sentence. Depending upon structure, these include:

 Compound Verbs and Compound Subjects – Some sentences have a single subject and
two or more verbs. Other sentences have a single verb and two or more subjects.

Example:

 The dog barked and ran. (Compound verb)

 Jack and will went up a hill. (Compound noun)
 Arnold and Juan play cricket every evening. (Compound noun)
 The cat and the dog yowled and howled, respectively. (Compound verb)
 Julia and Mary hired a taxi to airport. (Compound noun)
  Compound Sentence

A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses that have related ideas. The
independent clauses can be joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet,
so) or by a semicolon, as you can see in the compound sentence examples below.

Examples:

 Mary went to movie while john bought food.

 Stan perfect the exam because he studied all night.
 You can go around the town or take the shortcut.
 Sam and Mary ate food together.
 Sam will eat pizza or pasta.

 Compound Sentences with Coordinating Conjunctions

As you've seen above, many compound sentences are made using coordinating conjunctions. In
this case, the sentence must contain a comma before the conjunction for correct punctuation.
Examples:

 She did not cheat on the test, for it was the wrong thing to do.
 I really need to go to work, but I am too sick to drive.
 I am counting my calories, yet I really want dessert.
 He ran out of money, so he had to stop playing poker.
 They got there early, and they got really good seats.
  Complex Sentence

Complex sentence contain an independent clause and at least one dependent

clause.An independent clause has the ability to stand alone as a sentence. It always makes a
complete thought. A dependent clause cannot stand alone, even though it has a subject and a
verb.
Examples:
 Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave.
 Although he was wealthy, he was still unhappy.
 She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.
 Whenever prices goes up, customers buy less products.
 Because I had to catch the train, and as we were short on time, I forgot to pack my
toothbrush for our vacation.