A sentence may consist
of one clause (independent clause) or more clauses (independent and
dependent clauses).
An independent clause is also called main clause. A dependent
clause is also called subordinate clause.
On the basis of numbers of clause and types of clauses present in a sentence, sentences are divided in to four kinds.
THE STRUCTURAL CLASSIFICATION :--
1. SIMPLE SENTENCE
2. COMPOUND SENTENCE
3. COMPLEX SENTENCE
4. COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE
1. SIMPLE SENTENCE :--
* A simple sentence has only one finite verb.
* A simple sentence has only one independent clause; as,
e.g.:--
* I drink tea.
* The man wearing a black cap and white shirt was a
thief.
An independent clause is a group of words (with a subject and a verb) that expresses a complete thought.
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2. COMPOUND SENTENCE :--
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A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses.
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These clauses are joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon; as,
* I eat banana, and Tini eats mangoes.
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[ A coordinating conjunction is a word that glues words, phrases, or clauses
together.]
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3. COMPLEX SENTENCE :--
A complex sentence has a subordinate clause joined to an independent clause
with a subordinating conjunction (who, that, where, after etc.).
* I washed the dishes after I ate my lunch.
* The man who came to me yesterday, was very
kind.
A subordinate clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb that cannot
stand alone.
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4. COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE :--
A compound-complex sentence has a two or more independent clauses and one or
more subordinate clauses.
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