Adjectiveclause定语从句与TYPESOFSENTENCES.pptVIP

2. There are four kinds of sentences in English: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. Each kind is punctuated differently. A simple sentence has one independent clause. A compound sentence has two independent clauses joined by a coordinator a conjunctive adverb a semicolon A complex sentence has one independent clause and one (or more) dependent clauses. The punctuation depends on the kind of dependent clauses. A compound-complex sentence has two independent clauses and one (or more) dependent clauses. What is a dependent clause? A group of words with a subject and verb, but not expressing a complete idea. A subordinating conjunction is added to the beginning. Because the profits had been so great. Although it was late. Until the early hours of the morning. Whether they wanted to or not. Even if they’d rather be at home reading the newspaper. A dependent clause cannot stand on its own! A dependent clause… Cannot stand on its own because it does not express a complete thought because… It begins with a subordinating conjunction (because, although, after, when, etc.) BUT… It can join an independent clause (simple sentence) to become a… Complex sentence! Subordinating Conjunctions（从属连词） Because reason表原因 before, after, when, while time表时间 Although, but contrast 表对比 If condition 表条件 After how Until Although if Unless As in as much?? as if in order that When as long as At least Whenever as much as now that whereas soon wherever as though Since While because so that Before even if That even though ? though 3. 复合句（complex sentence） 复合句通常包含一个主句和一个或多个从句。由连接词引导的从句可以充当主句的主语、宾语、表语、定语或状语等。主要意思通过主句表达，而从句表达次要意思。正确使用复合句可使表达的思想主次分明，也可避免由于过多使用独立的简单句或并列句所造成的单调和罗嗦，减少不必要的重复，使表达更加简练和完整。 （从句虽有主语和谓语，但不能独立成为一个句子，通常由关联词引导，并由关联词将主句和从句连在一起。） John cannot set up his typewriter because the wall has no outlet. Complex Sentences A complex sentence contains an independent clause and one or more dependent clause. Independe