{"id":355,"date":"2025-04-17T16:36:04","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T16:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/englishcomp1\/chapter\/text-common-sentence-structures\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T15:52:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T15:52:08","slug":"text-common-sentence-structures","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/englishcomp1\/chapter\/text-common-sentence-structures\/","title":{"raw":"Sentence Structure: Learn It 3","rendered":"Sentence Structure: Learn It 3"},"content":{"raw":"<style>\r\n.subject {color: #400792;  font-weight: bold;  text-decoration: #5367EA double underline;  text-underline-offset: 2px;}.verb {color: #927220; font-weight: bold;  text-decoration: #636566 wavy underline;}.direct-obj {color: #990099; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: #D699D6 solid underline 3px; text-underline-offset: 3px;}.indirect-obj { color: #CC4949; font-weight: bold;  text-decoration: #662424 dotted underline 3px; text-underline-offset: 3px;}<\/style>\r\n<h2>Common Sentence Structures<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Basic Sentence Patterns<\/h3>\r\n<span class=\"subject\">Subject<\/span> + <span class=\"verb\">verb<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe simplest of sentence patterns is composed of a <span class=\"subject\">subject<\/span> and\r\n<span class=\"verb\">verb<\/span> without a direct object or subject complement. It uses an\r\nintransitive verb, that is, a verb requiring no direct object:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Control <span class=\"subject\">rods<\/span> <span class=\"verb\">remain<\/span> inside the fuel assembly of the reactor.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The <span class=\"subject\">development<\/span> of wind power practically <span class=\"verb\">ceased<\/span> until the early 1970s.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The <span class=\"subject\">cross-member<\/span> exposed to abnormal stress eventually <span class=\"verb\">broke<\/span>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Only two <span class=\"subject\">types<\/span> of charge <span class=\"verb\">exist<\/span> in nature.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span class=\"subject\">Subject<\/span> + <span class=\"verb\">verb<\/span> + <span class=\"direct-obj\">direct object<\/span>\r\n\r\nAnother common sentence pattern uses the <span class=\"direct-obj\">direct object<\/span>:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"subject\">Silicon<\/span> <span class=\"verb\">conducts<\/span> <span class=\"direct-obj\">electricity<\/span> in an unusual way.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The anti-reflective <span class=\"subject\">coating<\/span> on the silicon cell <span class=\"verb\">reduces<\/span> <span class=\"direct-obj\">reflection<\/span> from 32 to 22 percent.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span class=\"subject\">Subject<\/span> + <span class=\"verb\">verb<\/span> + <span class=\"indirect-obj\">indirect object<\/span> + <span class=\"direct-obj\">direct object<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe sentence pattern with the <span class=\"indirect-obj\">indirect object<\/span> and <span class=\"direct-obj\">direct object<\/span> is similar to the preceding pattern:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"subject\">I<\/span> <span class=\"verb\">am writing<\/span> <span class=\"indirect-obj\">her<\/span> about a number of <span class=\"direct-obj\">problems<\/span> that I have had with my computer.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"subject\">Austin, Texas<\/span>, <span class=\"verb\">has<\/span> recently <span class=\"verb\">built<\/span> its <span class=\"indirect-obj\">citizens<\/span> a <span class=\"direct-obj\">system<\/span> of bike lanes.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<section class=\"textbox tryIt\" aria-label=\"Try It\">Identify the basic sentence pattern of the sentences below. What are the different parts of each sentence?\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>All amplitude-modulation (AM) receivers work in the same way.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The supervisor mailed the applicant a description of the job.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>We have mailed the balance of the payment in this letter.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n[practice-area rows=\"4\"][\/practice-area]\r\n[reveal-answer q=\"77635\"]Show Answer[\/reveal-answer]\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"77635\"]\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>This is a subject + verb sentence:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"subject\">All amplitude-modulation (AM) receivers<\/span> <span class=\"verb\">work<\/span> in the same way.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>This is a subject + verb + indirect object + direct object sentence:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The <span class=\"subject\">supervisor<\/span> <span class=\"verb\">mailed<\/span> the <span class=\"indirect-obj\">applicant<\/span> a <span class=\"direct-obj\">description<\/span> of the job.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>This is a subject + verb + direct object sentence:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"subject\">We<\/span> <span class=\"verb\">have mailed<\/span> the <span class=\"direct-obj\">balance<\/span> of the payment in this letter.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n[\/hidden-answer]\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n<h3>Sentence Types<\/h3>\r\n<h4>Simple Sentences<\/h4>\r\nA simple sentence is one that contains a <span class=\"subject\">subject<\/span> and a\r\n<span class=\"verb\">verb<\/span> and no other independent or dependent clauses.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"subject\">One<\/span> of the tubes <span class=\"verb\">is attached<\/span> to the manometer part of the instrument, indicating the pressure of the air within the cuff.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>There <span class=\"verb\">are<\/span> basically two <span class=\"subject\">types<\/span> of stethoscopes.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>In this sentence, the subject and verb are inverted; that is, the verb comes before the subject. However, it is still classified as a simple sentence.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>To measure blood pressure, a <span class=\"subject\">sphygmomanometer<\/span> and a <span class=\"subject\">stethoscope<\/span> <span class=\"verb\">are needed<\/span>.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>This sentence has a compound subject\u2014that is, there are two subjects\u2014but it is still classified as a simple sentence.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nCommand sentences are a subtype of simple sentences. These sentences are unique because they don't actually have a subject:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"verb\">Clean<\/span> the dishes.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"verb\">Make<\/span> sure to take good notes today.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>After completing the reading, <span class=\"verb\">answer<\/span> the following questions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Compound Predicates<\/h4>\r\nA <span class=\"verb\">predicate<\/span> is everything in the verb part of the sentence after the subject (unless the sentence uses inverted word order). A compound predicate is two or more predicates joined by a coordinating conjunction. Traditionally, the conjunction in a sentence consisting of just two compound predicates is not punctuated.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Another library media specialist <span class=\"verb\">has been using Accelerated Reader for ten years<\/span> and <span class=\"verb\">has seen great results<\/span>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThis cell phone app lets users <span class=\"verb\">share pictures instantly with followers<\/span> and <span class=\"verb\">categorize photos with hashtags<\/span>.\r\n<h3>Compound Sentences<\/h3>\r\nA compound sentence is made up of two or more <em>independent clauses<\/em> joined by a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">coordinating conjunction<\/span> (and, or, nor, but, yet, for) and a comma, an adverbial conjunction, and a semicolon, or just a semicolon.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>In sphygmomanometers, too narrow a cuff can result in erroneously high readings, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">and<\/span> too wide a cuff can result in erroneously low readings.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Some cuff hooks together<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">;<\/span> others wrap or snap into place.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nCommand sentences can be compound sentences as well:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Never give up<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">;<\/span> never surrender.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Turn the handle 90 degrees <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">and<\/span> push the button four times.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWhen you have a compound command sentence with a coordinating conjunction, you do not need to include a comma, because the two have the same subject.\r\n<h3>Complex Sentences<\/h3>\r\nA complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Because my hot chocolate got too cold, I heated it back up on the stove.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Wherever you go, there is always something beautiful.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>When he got a pie smashed in his face, everyone laughed.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Compound-Complex Sentences<\/h3>\r\nA compound-complex sentence is exactly what it sounds like: a compound sentence mixed with a complex one. Since a compound sentence has (at least) two independent clauses, and a complex sentence has (at least) one dependent clause, those are the elements that are a part of a compound-complex sentence. Compound-complex sentences sound like they are hard, but they are actually really common in the way we speak and write. See if you can identify which are the independent clauses and which are the dependent clauses in the example sentences below.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Jessie forgot her aunt's birthday, so she sent her a card when she finally remembered.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>When we won the state championship, our captain jumped for joy and the rest of the team cheered.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Even if he is hungry, he still won't eat oatmeal; he only wants to eat cold cereal.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<section class=\"textbox watchIt\" aria-label=\"Watch It\">Here is a basic summary of the main types of sentence structures. Watch this for a comprehensive summary of how different clauses can work together to make sentences.\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/iframe_api \"><\/script>\r\n<p class=\"cc-media-iframe-container\"><iframe id=\"tpm-plugin-dahdfdfh-xXQTkFNS8Z0\" class=\"cc-media-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xXQTkFNS8Z0?enablejsapi=1 \" frameborder=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"3p-plugin-target-dahdfdfh-xXQTkFNS8Z0\" class=\"p3sdk-target\"><\/div>\r\n<p class=\"cc-media-iframe-container\"><script type='text\/javascript' src='\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/ajax.js?cc=1&cc_minimizable=1&cc_minimize_on_load=0&cc_multi_text_track=0&cc_overlay=1&cc_searchable=0&embed=ajax&mf=4743683&p3sdk_version=1.11.7&p=20361&player_type=youtube&plugin_skin=dark&target=3p-plugin-target-dahdfdfh-xXQTkFNS8Z0&vembed=0&video_id=xXQTkFNS8Z0&video_target=tpm-plugin-dahdfdfh-xXQTkFNS8Z0'><\/script><\/p>\r\nYou can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/English+Comp\/Transcripts\/Sentence+Structure+-+Learn+About+The+Four+Types+of+Sentences_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \"Sentence Structure- Learn About the Four Types of Sentences\" here (opens in new window)<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<\/section><section class=\"textbox tryIt\" aria-label=\"Try It\">Identify the type of each sentence below.\u00a0Why is each\u00a0type of sentence useful in each instance?\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>The sphygmomanometer is usually covered with cloth and has two rubber tubes attached to it.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>There are several types of sentences; using different types can keep your writing lively.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Words, sentences, and paragraphs are all combined to create a book.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Before giving up, take a deep breath and look at things from a different perspective.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n[practice-area rows=\"4\"][\/practice-area]\r\n[reveal-answer q=\"745490\"]Show Answer[\/reveal-answer]\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"745490\"]\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>This sentence has a compound predicate\u2014that is, there are two predicates, joined with the conjunction <em>and<\/em>: \"is usually covered with cloth\" and \"has two rubber tubes attached to it.\"\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Without the use of the compound predicate, you would need two separate sentences with the same subject. Using a compound predicate reduces needless repetition.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>This is a compound sentence. There are two independent clauses joined together by a semicolon.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Combining the independent clauses with a semicolon indicates that the\u00a0two ideas are closely related. Putting a period between the two clauses and dividing them into two separate sentences would separate the ideas as well.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>This is a simple sentence with a compound subject. The\u00a0subject\u00a0is \"Words, sentences, and paragraphs,\" and the predicate\u00a0is \"are all combined to create a book.\"\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Without a compound predicate,\u00a0it would be very difficult to convey this idea.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>This is a command sentence with a compound predicate\u2014that is, there are two predicates, joined with the conjunction <em>and<\/em>: \"take a deep breath\" and \"look at things from a different perspective\"\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>This sentence doesn't have an explicitly stated subject, just the implied\u00a0<em>you<\/em>.\u00a0You do not need a comma before\u00a0<em>and<\/em>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n[\/hidden-answer]\r\n\r\n[ohm2_question]34556[\/ohm2_question][ohm2_question]34557[\/ohm2_question][ohm2_question]34558[\/ohm2_question][ohm2_question]34559[\/ohm2_question][ohm2_question]34560[\/ohm2_question][ohm2_question]34561[\/ohm2_question]\r\n\r\n<\/section>","rendered":"<style scoped=\"scoped\">\n.subject {color: #400792;  font-weight: bold;  text-decoration: #5367EA double underline;  text-underline-offset: 2px;}.verb {color: #927220; font-weight: bold;  text-decoration: #636566 wavy underline;}.direct-obj {color: #990099; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: #D699D6 solid underline 3px; text-underline-offset: 3px;}.indirect-obj { color: #CC4949; font-weight: bold;  text-decoration: #662424 dotted underline 3px; text-underline-offset: 3px;}<\/style>\n<h2>Common Sentence Structures<\/h2>\n<h3>Basic Sentence Patterns<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"subject\">Subject<\/span> + <span class=\"verb\">verb<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The simplest of sentence patterns is composed of a <span class=\"subject\">subject<\/span> and<br \/>\n<span class=\"verb\">verb<\/span> without a direct object or subject complement. It uses an<br \/>\nintransitive verb, that is, a verb requiring no direct object:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Control <span class=\"subject\">rods<\/span> <span class=\"verb\">remain<\/span> inside the fuel assembly of the reactor.<\/li>\n<li>The <span class=\"subject\">development<\/span> of wind power practically <span class=\"verb\">ceased<\/span> until the early 1970s.<\/li>\n<li>The <span class=\"subject\">cross-member<\/span> exposed to abnormal stress eventually <span class=\"verb\">broke<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>Only two <span class=\"subject\">types<\/span> of charge <span class=\"verb\">exist<\/span> in nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"subject\">Subject<\/span> + <span class=\"verb\">verb<\/span> + <span class=\"direct-obj\">direct object<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Another common sentence pattern uses the <span class=\"direct-obj\">direct object<\/span>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"subject\">Silicon<\/span> <span class=\"verb\">conducts<\/span> <span class=\"direct-obj\">electricity<\/span> in an unusual way.<\/li>\n<li>The anti-reflective <span class=\"subject\">coating<\/span> on the silicon cell <span class=\"verb\">reduces<\/span> <span class=\"direct-obj\">reflection<\/span> from 32 to 22 percent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"subject\">Subject<\/span> + <span class=\"verb\">verb<\/span> + <span class=\"indirect-obj\">indirect object<\/span> + <span class=\"direct-obj\">direct object<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The sentence pattern with the <span class=\"indirect-obj\">indirect object<\/span> and <span class=\"direct-obj\">direct object<\/span> is similar to the preceding pattern:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"subject\">I<\/span> <span class=\"verb\">am writing<\/span> <span class=\"indirect-obj\">her<\/span> about a number of <span class=\"direct-obj\">problems<\/span> that I have had with my computer.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"subject\">Austin, Texas<\/span>, <span class=\"verb\">has<\/span> recently <span class=\"verb\">built<\/span> its <span class=\"indirect-obj\">citizens<\/span> a <span class=\"direct-obj\">system<\/span> of bike lanes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"textbox tryIt\" aria-label=\"Try It\">Identify the basic sentence pattern of the sentences below. What are the different parts of each sentence?<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>All amplitude-modulation (AM) receivers work in the same way.<\/li>\n<li>The supervisor mailed the applicant a description of the job.<\/li>\n<li>We have mailed the balance of the payment in this letter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><textarea rows=\"4\"><\/textarea><\/p>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><button class=\"show-answer show-answer-button collapsed\" data-target=\"q77635\">Show Answer<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"q77635\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">\n<ol>\n<li>This is a subject + verb sentence:\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"subject\">All amplitude-modulation (AM) receivers<\/span> <span class=\"verb\">work<\/span> in the same way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>This is a subject + verb + indirect object + direct object sentence:\n<ul>\n<li>The <span class=\"subject\">supervisor<\/span> <span class=\"verb\">mailed<\/span> the <span class=\"indirect-obj\">applicant<\/span> a <span class=\"direct-obj\">description<\/span> of the job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>This is a subject + verb + direct object sentence:\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"subject\">We<\/span> <span class=\"verb\">have mailed<\/span> the <span class=\"direct-obj\">balance<\/span> of the payment in this letter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h3>Sentence Types<\/h3>\n<h4>Simple Sentences<\/h4>\n<p>A simple sentence is one that contains a <span class=\"subject\">subject<\/span> and a<br \/>\n<span class=\"verb\">verb<\/span> and no other independent or dependent clauses.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"subject\">One<\/span> of the tubes <span class=\"verb\">is attached<\/span> to the manometer part of the instrument, indicating the pressure of the air within the cuff.<\/li>\n<li>There <span class=\"verb\">are<\/span> basically two <span class=\"subject\">types<\/span> of stethoscopes.\n<ul>\n<li>In this sentence, the subject and verb are inverted; that is, the verb comes before the subject. However, it is still classified as a simple sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>To measure blood pressure, a <span class=\"subject\">sphygmomanometer<\/span> and a <span class=\"subject\">stethoscope<\/span> <span class=\"verb\">are needed<\/span>.\n<ul>\n<li>This sentence has a compound subject\u2014that is, there are two subjects\u2014but it is still classified as a simple sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Command sentences are a subtype of simple sentences. These sentences are unique because they don&#8217;t actually have a subject:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"verb\">Clean<\/span> the dishes.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"verb\">Make<\/span> sure to take good notes today.<\/li>\n<li>After completing the reading, <span class=\"verb\">answer<\/span> the following questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Compound Predicates<\/h4>\n<p>A <span class=\"verb\">predicate<\/span> is everything in the verb part of the sentence after the subject (unless the sentence uses inverted word order). A compound predicate is two or more predicates joined by a coordinating conjunction. Traditionally, the conjunction in a sentence consisting of just two compound predicates is not punctuated.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Another library media specialist <span class=\"verb\">has been using Accelerated Reader for ten years<\/span> and <span class=\"verb\">has seen great results<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This cell phone app lets users <span class=\"verb\">share pictures instantly with followers<\/span> and <span class=\"verb\">categorize photos with hashtags<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>Compound Sentences<\/h3>\n<p>A compound sentence is made up of two or more <em>independent clauses<\/em> joined by a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">coordinating conjunction<\/span> (and, or, nor, but, yet, for) and a comma, an adverbial conjunction, and a semicolon, or just a semicolon.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In sphygmomanometers, too narrow a cuff can result in erroneously high readings, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">and<\/span> too wide a cuff can result in erroneously low readings.<\/li>\n<li>Some cuff hooks together<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">;<\/span> others wrap or snap into place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Command sentences can be compound sentences as well:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Never give up<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">;<\/span> never surrender.<\/li>\n<li>Turn the handle 90 degrees <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">and<\/span> push the button four times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you have a compound command sentence with a coordinating conjunction, you do not need to include a comma, because the two have the same subject.<\/p>\n<h3>Complex Sentences<\/h3>\n<p>A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Because my hot chocolate got too cold, I heated it back up on the stove.<\/li>\n<li>Wherever you go, there is always something beautiful.<\/li>\n<li>When he got a pie smashed in his face, everyone laughed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Compound-Complex Sentences<\/h3>\n<p>A compound-complex sentence is exactly what it sounds like: a compound sentence mixed with a complex one. Since a compound sentence has (at least) two independent clauses, and a complex sentence has (at least) one dependent clause, those are the elements that are a part of a compound-complex sentence. Compound-complex sentences sound like they are hard, but they are actually really common in the way we speak and write. See if you can identify which are the independent clauses and which are the dependent clauses in the example sentences below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jessie forgot her aunt&#8217;s birthday, so she sent her a card when she finally remembered.<\/li>\n<li>When we won the state championship, our captain jumped for joy and the rest of the team cheered.<\/li>\n<li>Even if he is hungry, he still won&#8217;t eat oatmeal; he only wants to eat cold cereal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"textbox watchIt\" aria-label=\"Watch It\">Here is a basic summary of the main types of sentence structures. Watch this for a comprehensive summary of how different clauses can work together to make sentences.<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/iframe_api\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"cc-media-iframe-container\"><iframe id=\"tpm-plugin-dahdfdfh-xXQTkFNS8Z0\" class=\"cc-media-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xXQTkFNS8Z0?enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"3p-plugin-target-dahdfdfh-xXQTkFNS8Z0\" class=\"p3sdk-target\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"cc-media-iframe-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/ajax.js?cc=1&#38;cc_minimizable=1&#38;cc_minimize_on_load=0&#38;cc_multi_text_track=0&#38;cc_overlay=1&#38;cc_searchable=0&#38;embed=ajax&#38;mf=4743683&#38;p3sdk_version=1.11.7&#38;p=20361&#38;player_type=youtube&#38;plugin_skin=dark&#38;target=3p-plugin-target-dahdfdfh-xXQTkFNS8Z0&#38;vembed=0&#38;video_id=xXQTkFNS8Z0&#38;video_target=tpm-plugin-dahdfdfh-xXQTkFNS8Z0\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>You can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/English+Comp\/Transcripts\/Sentence+Structure+-+Learn+About+The+Four+Types+of+Sentences_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for &#8220;Sentence Structure- Learn About the Four Types of Sentences&#8221; here (opens in new window)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"textbox tryIt\" aria-label=\"Try It\">Identify the type of each sentence below.\u00a0Why is each\u00a0type of sentence useful in each instance?<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The sphygmomanometer is usually covered with cloth and has two rubber tubes attached to it.<\/li>\n<li>There are several types of sentences; using different types can keep your writing lively.<\/li>\n<li>Words, sentences, and paragraphs are all combined to create a book.<\/li>\n<li>Before giving up, take a deep breath and look at things from a different perspective.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><textarea rows=\"4\"><\/textarea><\/p>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><button class=\"show-answer show-answer-button collapsed\" data-target=\"q745490\">Show Answer<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"q745490\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">\n<ol>\n<li>This sentence has a compound predicate\u2014that is, there are two predicates, joined with the conjunction <em>and<\/em>: &#8220;is usually covered with cloth&#8221; and &#8220;has two rubber tubes attached to it.&#8221;\n<ul>\n<li>Without the use of the compound predicate, you would need two separate sentences with the same subject. Using a compound predicate reduces needless repetition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>This is a compound sentence. There are two independent clauses joined together by a semicolon.\n<ul>\n<li>Combining the independent clauses with a semicolon indicates that the\u00a0two ideas are closely related. Putting a period between the two clauses and dividing them into two separate sentences would separate the ideas as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>This is a simple sentence with a compound subject. 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