1. *Brief* Review of Sentence Structure 1. Simple Sentence = S + v (plus variations) = Independent Clause Ex: The students shouted. The students asked questions. Teachers give homework to their students.

2. Independent vs. Dependent Clauses The Students shouted. Independent (complete thought) So the concert was cancelled. Dependent Because I was tired. Dependent (incomplete thought)

3. *Brief* Review of Sentence Structure 2. Compound Sentences = S + v,and s + v. Two or more independent clauses joined together with a coordinate conjunction. Ex: The teacher finished the lesson on Thursday,so she gave a test on Friday. I asked the teacher a question,but she didn’t know the answer.

4. *Brief* Review of Sentence Structure 3. Complex Sentences = S + v because s+ v. = Because s + v, s + v. Independent clause plus a dependent clause (any order) joined with a subordinating conjunction. Ex: The students stopped talking when the teacher entered the room. When the teacher entered the room, the students stopped talking.