Types of Sentences

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English Language for Expressing & Developing Ideas

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Our 'Types of Sentences' resource is a set of charts created by request, that defines the following types of sentences:

Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Coordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating Conjunctions

Each chart features an explanation as well as an example of the sentence type.

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Curriculum Codes

AC9E2LA06 9

Understand that connections can be made between ideas by using a compound sentence with 2 or more independent clauses usually linked by a coordinating conjunction

AC9E4LA06 9

Understand that complex sentences contain one independent clause and at least one dependent clause typically joined by a subordinating conjunction to create relationships, such as time and causality

AC9E5LA05 9

Understand that the structure of a complex sentence includes a main clause and at least one dependent clause, and understand how writers can use this structure for effect

AC9E6LA05 9

Understand how embedded clauses can expand the variety of complex sentences to elaborate, extend and explain ideas

ACELA1467 8.4

Understand that simple connections can be made between ideas by using a compound sentence with two or more clauses usually linked by a coordinating conjunction

ACELA1507 8.4

Understand the difference between main and subordinate clauses and that a complex sentence involves at least one subordinate clause

ACELA1522 8.4

Investigate how complex sentences can be used in a variety of ways to elaborate, extend and explain ideas

EN1-9B old

Uses basic grammatical features, punctuation conventions and vocabulary appropriate to the type of text when responding to and composing texts

EN3-6B old

Uses knowledge of sentence structure, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary to respond to and compose clear and cohesive texts in different media and technologies

EN2-9B old

Uses effective and accurate sentence structure, grammatical features, punctuation conventions and vocabulary relevant to the type of text when responding to and composing texts

EN3-2A old

Composes, edits and presents well-structured and coherent texts

EN1-RECOM-01 new

Comprehends independently read texts that require sustained reading by activating background and word knowledge, connecting and understanding sentences and whole text, and monitoring for meaning

EN1-CWT-01 new

Plans, creates and revises texts written for different purposes, including paragraphs, using knowledge of vocabulary, text features and sentence structure

EN1-OLC-01 new

Communicates effectively by using interpersonal conventions and language to extend and elaborate ideas for social and learning interactions

EN2-RECOM-01 new

Reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes using knowledge of text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension

EN3-RECOM-01 new

Fluently reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes, analysing text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension

VCELA214

Understand that simple connections can be made between ideas by using a compound sentence with two or more clauses usually linked by a coordinating conjunction

VCELA323

Understand the difference between main and subordinate clauses and that a complex sentence involves at least one subordinate clause

VCELA292

Understand that the meaning of sentences can be enriched through the use of noun groups/phrases and verb groups/phrases and prepositional phrases

VCELA350

Investigate how complex sentences can be used in a variety of ways to elaborate, extend and explain ideas

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