Hood River Middle School

Types of Sentences

Examples

      1.     Action Verb Sentences

I love recess.

Our class enjoyed the field trip.

      2.     Where or When Plus What’s Happening Sentences

During class it is important to pay attention for several reasons.

      3.     Number (Power) Statement

My father taught me several tips about fixing cars.

      4.     And, But, So, and Or Sentences

Our class took a trip to the museum, and the guide told us many facts about Egypt.

      5.     However Statements

Our trip to OMSI was wonderful; however, the bus ride was more than I could endure.

      6.     Semicolon Sentences

Our trip to OMSI was wonderful; the bus ride was awful.

      7.     Side-by-Side Sentences

Our trip to OMSI was great. We learned a lot.

      8.     Occasion/Position Statements

When I have free time, I like to read.

      9.     Rhetorical Questions

Is wearing a seat belt a good idea? The experts think so.

     10.   A Few Good Prepositions

Throughout history students have hated homework.

     11.    To Plus Verb Sentences (Infinitive)

To run fast, you must train hard.

     12.    Two Nouns and Two Commas

(An Appositive)

Mr. Emmons, our principal, should reconsider the gum rule.

     13.    Compare/Contrast Statements

My brother and I have similar physical features; however, we act very differently.

      14.   Quotations in Sentences

When someone once said that “a dog is man’s best friend,” he was 100% correct.