Sentence and Punctuation Patterns
Instructions: I.] Write original sentences that follow each pattern listed; i.e., original means
you make them up. II.] Define each sentence pattern by name: simple, compound, complex,
compound-complex. (Note: The Italicized text simply shows examples.)
1. Independent clause.
2. Independent clause; independent clause.
3. Independent clause; therefore, independent clause.
; however,
; consequently,
; likewise
; then,
; still,
; also,
; otherwise,
; nevertheless,
; in fact,
; for example,
; furthermore,
; instead,
4. Independent clause, and independent clause.
, or
, but
, nor
, yet
, so
, for
5. Although dependent clause, independent clause.
6. Independent clause although dependent clause.
after
till
why
although
unless
how
as
until
whose
as if
when
so that
as long as
where
because
whereas
before
whether
if
while
in order that
who
provided that
whom
since
which
7. Independent clause, unnecessary information, complement (completion of sentence).
, his heart beating wildly,
, I believe,
, on the other hand,
8. Independent clause necessary information complement.
The class that I failed was difficult.
The woman with diabetes was frequently thirsty.
9. Independent clause: word, word, word.
Independent clause: phrase, phrase, phrase.
Independent clause: independent clause; independent clause.
10. Direct quotes. Quoted text is punctuated conventionally as a sentence within a sentence.
Periods and commas next to the close quote mark (”) should always go inside the close
quote.
 “__________________________________________,” he said.

He said, “_______________________________________.”

“____________________________,” he said, “ __________________________ .”