Types
of Sentences (Part II)
What is a Sentence –
A sentence is a set of words that conveys a definite structure 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.
5. We go to school to study.
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.
6. Neither I have done this nor you. (have)
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.
4. 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.
5. The man fell off the ladder. He wasn't hurt.
The man fell off the ladder still He wasn't hurt.
6. 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)
2. Lee will succeed in his mission. He is a committed worker. (Complex)
3. The chairman will not come to the meeting. He will not come to the function. (Compound)
4. The concert was cancelled. We came back. (Simple)
5. Close the door. The dust will blow into the house. (Compound)
6. It was so hot. The plant died. (Simple)
7. Rajesh needed money. He accepted this tiring job. (Complex)
8. You say so. I believe it. (Complex)
9. He is quiet. I am equally quiet. (Compound)
10. Don’t smoke. It is injurious to health. (Simple)
Answers:
1. He is an architect but he is interested in creative writing.
2. Lee will succeed in his mission as he is a committed worker.
3. The chairman will neither come to the meeting nor he will come to the function.
4. The concert having been cancelled we came back.
5. Close the door else the dust will blow into the house.
6. It being very hot, the plant died.
7. Rajesh accepted this tiring job because he needed money.
8. I believe it as you say so.
9. He is as quiet as I. (am)
10. Smoking is injurious to health.
V. Transform the following sentences as directed.
1. Lisa went shopping but she didn't buy anything. (Simple)
2. As soon as he fell asleep, the phone rang. (complex)
3. I was tired so I fell asleep. (Simple)
4. Jake decided to complete his work because he couldn't sleep. (compound)
5. You may buy those books. You want those books. (complex)
6. Lisa not only gave me a rare plant but also gave me a book on rare plants. (simple)
7. They managed to reach office though there was heavy snow. (compound)
8. I took some paper and a pen so that I could make some notes. (simple)
9. Work hard else you would not do well. (Complex)
10. The cat chased the mouse and killed it. (Simple)
Answers:
1. In spite of going for shopping Lisa didn't buy anything.
2. When he fell asleep, the phone rang.
3. Being tired I fell asleep.
4. Jake couldn’t sleep and decided to complete his work.
5. You may buy those books if you want.
6. Along with giving a rare plant Lisa gave me a book on rare plants.
7. There was heavy snow still they managed to reach office.
8. I took some paper and a pen to make some notes.
9. Unless you work hard, you would not do well.
10. Having chased the mouse the cat killed it.
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