Sentence Types in English Language

Submitted by Tony Merrett on 29 February 2016.

This handout describes the basic sentence types as used in the English language. It can be used to introduce or reinforce the concepts.

Editor’s note
This also makes a useful handout / reminder for vocational teachers who are embedding Functional English.

Resource File(s)
e3l2sentences.pdf
Resource type
Handout or guide
Physical format
2 page PDF
Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
Adult Lit Ws/L2.1 Construct complex sentences
Adult Lit Ws/L1.1 Write in complete sentences
Ws/E3.1
Ws/E2.1
Ws/E1.1
ESOL
ESOL Ws/L2.1a Use a range of sentence structure which is fit for purpose
ESOL Ws/L1.1a Write using complex sentences
ESOL Ws/E3.1a Write using complex sentences
ESOL Ws/E2.1a Construct simple and compound sentences
ESOL Ws/E1.1a Construct a simple sentence, using basic word order & verb form
See also
What is a sentence?
Discovering sentences
Sentence structure and grammar
Sentence structure and conjunction cards
Recognising sentence structures - add-on activity for E3-L1 St Dwynwen's reading
Complex sentences - Easter themed
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