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Sentence Types & Combining Sentences

This page covers how to identify sentence types. Further down the page, find links to online writing labs (OWLs), information on how to get HCC's free tutoring in person or online, and embedded videos.

A basic understanding of phrases and clauses is necessary before beginning this topic. For a review, click or hover over the arrow of the "Grammar" tab above and choose "Phrases & Clauses" from the drop-down list.

Chapter 15.2: Types, Patterns, and Structure
from our online textbook, Composition and Grammar for HCC by HCC
Chapter 15.3: Coordination and Subordination
from our online textbook, Composition and Grammar for HCC by HCC

Sentence Types Slide Show
Coordinating Conjunctions
A list of the seven coordinating conjunctions, also known as FANBOYS
Common Transition Words and Phrases
A list of some common transitions
Common Subordinating Conjunctions (Dependent Words)
A list of common subordinating conjunctions, also called dependent words

Sentence Types: OWL Overviews

Combining Sentences: GuideToGrammar.org
How to get sentence variety with coordination, subordination, and phrases
Sent. Combining Techniques: Indian River State Coll.
This handout offers lots of ideas for combining sentences (without creating run-ons or comma splices) and gives clear explanations.
Sentence Types: Aims Comm. Coll.
Explanation of the four types of sentences
Sentence Types: Excelsior College
Slide show with embedded questions
Sentence Types: GuideToGrammar
Covers sentence variety and types
Sentence Types: Khan Academy
Three videos and three practices
Sentence Types: Purdue University
Explanation of the four types of sentences
Sentence Types: Towson University
Explanation of sentence types with infographics
Sentence Types: UNC at Chapel Hill
In-depth explanation of the four types of sentences