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Lesson 4 : Sentence Structures- Compound-Complex Sentence

Asalamualaikum and Hello to everyone,

Today, we have come to the last topic in Sentence Structures which is Compound-Complex Sentence. 

What does it mean by a COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE?

As you see the word COMPOUND, it indicates that it will have a conjunction that will link the clauses in the sentence. 

A compound-complex sentence, is a sentence that have two or more I.C (main clauses) and at least one D.C (Subordinate clauses).

Example,

When afternoon comes, most of the employees prefer to have their lunch, but some would rather to stay in the office.

Independent CL (I.C) = Most of the employees prefer to have their lunch

Independent CL (I.C) = Some would rather to stay in the office

Dependent CL (D.C ) = When afternoon comes

Conjunction = but

When afternoon comes, most of the employees prefer to have their lunch, but some would rather to stay in the office.

So, we are going to recap back on what are Independent Clauses and Dependent Clauses.

An I.C (Independent Clause) or main clause is a type of clauses that has the relationship of subject and verb and it carries a complete meaning as a SIMPLE SENTENCE! Meanwhile, a D.C (Dependent Clause) or subordinate clause is a type of clauses that cannot stand alone and has no subject-verb relationship.

If you still confused, lets watch this video ..

 Now, i hope you got it clearer about what does it means by a Compound-Complex Sentence. Therefore, if u still found it is hard, then you can find lots of videos on youtube regarding Compound-Complex Sentences.

And, here are some of the examples on Compound-Complex Sentences:

(Words in BLUE = I.C , whereas in RED = D.C, and in GREEN = Conjunction)

1. After two adversaries had spent years playing this "truth and dare" game, they were joined by their children, and the fun continued.

2. While Ivan reads comics, Goh reads horror books, but Rafi only reads magazines.

3. Because it was cold, I wanted to wear a coat, but i had lost it.

Before i'm going to say GOODBYE... here are some exercises that i hope can help you to get better understanding on this particular topic.. what i want you to do is , determine if these sentences are COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE.. 

1. I wish i could be a good guy, but i was wrong, i am such a loser.

2. Because she is too tall, they decided to put her in the basketball team and she was feeling so happy to hear that.

3. I like to listen to new songs but i know i wasn't that great on remembering the lyrics because my friends admitted that.

4. Adam was too humble those days, but no more these days, because he had found his talent.

5. While walking towards his house, Aniq met a crazy people, but he seemed nice.

That's all peps,.,

Goodluck XOXO

Lesson 3 : Sentence Structures- Complex Sentence

Asalamualaikum and Hello everyone,

In this lesson we are going to discuss on the third type of Sentence Structures which is the COMPLEX SENTENCE. 

Lets get to know more about this type of sentence. A Complex Sentence made up of 1 Independent Clause/Simple Sentence and 1 or more Dependent Clause.

*Dependent Clause is a type of Clauses that is cannot stand alone and doesn't have any Subject+Verb relation. A Dependent Clause is a type of Clauses that depend on another clause to make it as a complete sentence. Without other clause, an Independent Clause will not be able to stand alone as a sentence with a complete meaning.

If you still confused, then lets watch this video :

So now i bet you already understand the concept. Its ok if you still feel blurred and confused. You got your laptop/ computer with and with internet access, you'll be able to see more videos on youtube regarding explanations about what is a complex sentence means. 

Here are some of the examples about Complex Sentences.

*I.C= Independent Clause , D.C=Dependent Clause

Example 1 : Because it was raining, the game was canceled.

I.C             : The game was canceled.

D.C           ; Because it was raining. 

Example 2 : Michael hits the ball even though it was raining.

I.C             : Michael hits the ball.

D.C           : Even though it was raining.

There you go,

i bet you must have the skills to answer questions if you are being asked on this specific type of sentence. Don't worry of being confused, you got much time to recap back what we had learn today and you can do your own exploration on the internet to search and find for extra and additional information regarding COMPLEX SENTENCE.

Before the lesson dismissed, here are some exercises about COMPLEX SENTENCE for you :D 

1. Joayna likes to ride horses, even though she is a model.

I.C        :

D.C      :

2. Because loving to watch scary movies, Fikri called himself as horror films maniac.

I.C        :

D.C      :

3. Terrified by the storm, a non-government institution helped Aurora to reconstruct her house.

I.C        :

D.C      :

Thats all, 

Thank you guys,..till we meet in the next lessons XOXO

Lesson 2 : Sentence Structures- Compound Sentence

Previously, we've covered on Simple Sentence and for today's learning, we are going to learn on the second type of Sentence Structures which is COMPOUND SENTENCE. So, basically. a compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentence that linked together by coordinate conjunctions.

For further understanding, lets watch this video.
*Reminder that an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE=SIMPLE SENTENCE
(Go through Lesson 1 again if you still confused about it)

There you go, i bet it helps you a lot more to understand the concept. So lets recap what is a compound sentence is.
A compound sentence made up of two or more INDEPENDENT CLAUSE/SIMPLE SENTENCE that joined/linked together by coordinate conjunctions.

Lets look at some of the example,  *I.C = Independent Clause

Example 1: Ali and Ahmad like to watch movies and drink milk.
1st I.C  : Ali and Ahmad like to watch movies
2nd I.C : Ali and Ahmad like to drink milk
Coordinate Conjunction : and

Example 2: Ali likes to watch scary movies but Ahmad likes to watch action movies.
1st I.C  : Ali likes to watch scary movies
2nd I.C : Ahmad likes to watch action movies
Coordinate Conjunction : but

Lets do some exercises,
Now can you guys come out with your own analysis of these sentences?

1. Ariana loves to hug cats and she likes to swim with fish.
1st I.C  :
2nd I.C :
Coordinate Conjunction :

2. Fikri was so freaked out but he enjoyed being a part of the party.
1st I.C  :
2nd I.C :
Coordinate Conjunction :

Now, i bet you'll be able to understand better on Compound Sentence.
Till we meet again soon... see ya XOXO







Lesson 1 : Sentence Structures - Simple Structures

Topic to be discussed today is SIMPLE SENTENCE. I would like to highlight that even though this is typically taught only at university level, but it is our responsibility to gain extra knowledge especially among the school students and anybody who wants to learn English in a better understanding. I know this might be hard, but i promise to make it way easier to be understood.

Sentence structures divided into four which are:
1. Simple Sentence
2. Compound Sentence
3. Complex Sentence
4. Compound-Complex

As promised, we are going to discuss about the first one which is SIMPLE SENTENCE.
Simple sentence contains (as mentioned in the picture, it contains one Independent Clause (IC) only) So basically, you might be questioning what is an Independent Clause, right?

An Independent Clause is a type of clauses that can stand alone and having Subject and Verb relation which make the clause carries a complete meaning.
Therefore, a SIMPLE SENTENCE=INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.

For further understanding, lets watch this video

Simple isn't it?

Here are some more example to make u guys understand better :

1. I like to eat chicken.

Lets analyse this sentence,
Subject: I
Verb: Eat
This sentence is a simple sentence, yet also being an independent clause. It is because it has the relation of subject and verb and it is a complete sentence in which it conveys a complete meaning of the subject which is "I" that like to eat chicken.

2.  The little baby boy cried 3hours nonstop last night.

Now,

can you analyse this sentence for me?

Lets give a try..

Subject:

Verb:

And now, you should probably know what is a Simple Sentence means and how it is relatable to an Independent Clause. Till we meet again on the next lesson. See ya :D