If you can use simple, compound, and complex sentences in your writing, your paragraphs will interest your reader (teacher).
A simple sentence has one independent clause (IC) and no subordinate clauses.
A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses (IC + IC), joined by a coordinating conjunction, and no subordinate clauses. (FANBOYS = for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)
A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses (IC + SC). Don’t forget to look for the clue words when you are looking for the subordinate clauses.
For the purpose of this response, you will construct three sentences (one of each) using a simple, compound, and complex pattern. You may write three separate sentences, or you may write a short paragraph. At the end of each sentence please label each sentence. See my example below. This post is due no later than Thursday at 3:05 p.m.
Example: Mrs. Horner will finish her fall semester courses this week. (IC) She is ready for Christmas break, but she will miss her students. (IC + IC) Although we only have three weeks off for Christmas break, the time will fly by quickly. (SC + IC)