Types
of Sentences (Part II)
What is a Sentence –
A sentence is a set of words that conveys a definite
and logical meaning.
Types of Sentence –
(on the basis of synthesis/construction)
1. Simple Sentence
2. Compound Sentence
3. Complex Sentence
1.
Simple sentence
Elements – A
simple sentence consists of one subject and one verb / predicate
For example –
1. I did not fail to attend the board meeting.
2. A beautiful girl was selling flowers on the road.
3. Being honest Sohan didn't commit cheating.
4. The plants withered due to lack of watering.
2.
Compound Sentence
Elements – It consists of two or more clauses. (coordinating
clauses - clauses of equal significance or weightage)
Two or more simple sentences are joined by
coordinating connectors to make a compound sentence.
For example –
1. He won a prize for debate competition as well as
scored 91% marks in class.
2. She tried her best but could not
win the competition.
3. Reena makes mistakes whereas her
brother’s performance is flawless.
4. I was sick therefore I could not
attend the meeting.
5. He is poor so he cannot afford
this gift.
3.
Complex Sentence
These clauses are joined by subordinating connectors
to make one Complex Sentence.
For example –
1. I don't know where Sameer lives.
2. My grandfather had died before I was born.
3. Rakesh did not attend the class because he
was unwell.
4. Work hard if you wish to succeed in life.
5. We must practise hard so that we may win.
6. This is the book that I wanted to read.
7. Although it was dark, I could see his face.
Exercises
I. Combine the following
pairs of sentences to make a Simple sentence.
1. He went to work. He was ill.
Despite being ill, he went to work.
2. Jake couldn't sleep. He was very tired.
In spite of being tired Jake couldn’t sleep.
3. It is a sunny day, We are going on a picnic.
It being a sunny day, we are going on a picnic.
4. I was tired. I fell asleep.
Having been tired I fell asleep.
5. I took some paper and a pen. I could make some
notes.
I took some paper and a pen to make some notes.
II. Combine the following pairs of sentences using
suitable connectors to make a Compound sentence.
1. They bought him a gift. It was his birthday.
It was his birthday so they bought him a gift.
2. You can keep those CDs. You want these CDs.
You can keep those CDs for You want them.
3. Brian is good at maths. His sister is good at
science.
Brian is good at maths but his sister is good at
science.
3. They managed to make a
meal. There wasn't much food in the fridge.
There wasn't much food in the fridge, however they
managed to make a meal.
4. The man fell off the ladder. He wasn't hurt.
The man fell off the ladder still He wasn't hurt.
5. I was exhausted. I had to go out.
I was exhausted so I had to go out.
III. Combine the following pairs of sentences using
suitable connectors to make a Complex sentence.
1. It was very late. The guests were not ready to
leave.
Although it was very late. The guests were not ready
to leave.
2. This is the house. I've lived here for 9 years.
This is the house where I have lived for 9 years.
3. The hotel wasn’t good. The food was good.
Although the hotel wasn’t good, yet the food was good.
4. The programme will be a huge success. We all have
worked hard.
The programme will be a huge success because we all
have worked hard for it.
5. That's the painting. My father bought it last year.
That’s the painting which My father bought last year.
IV. Join the following pair of sentences as directed.
1. He is an architect. He is
interested in creative writing. (Compound)
Ans. He is an architect but he is interested in
creative writing
2. Lee will succeed in his
mission. He is a committed worker. (Complex)
Ans. Lee will succeed in his mission as he is a
committed worker.
3. The chairman will not come
to the meeting. He will not come to the function. (Compound)
Ans. The chairman will neither come to the meeting nor
he will come to the function.
4. The concert was cancelled. We came back. (Simple)
Ans. The concert having been cancelled we came back.
5. Close the door. The dust will blow into the house.
(Compound)
Ans. Close the door else the dust will blow into the
house.
6. It was so hot. The plant died. (Simple)
Ans. It being very hot, the plant died.
7. Rajesh needed money. He
accepted this tiring job. (Complex)
Ans. Rajesh accepted this tiring job because he needed
money.
8. You say so. I believe it. (Complex)
Ans. I believe it as you say so.
9. He is quiet. I am equally
quiet. (Compound)
Ans. He is as quiet as I. (am)
10. Don’t smoke. It is injurious to health. (Simple)
Ans. Smoking is injurious to health.
