Sentence Type Example

The main types of sentences are briefly explained below, according to different classification criteria.

Types of sentences according to their structure:

to) Simple sentences.
They are the sentences that have a single predicate, which has a conjugated verb as its nucleus. For example: "I am hot."

b) Compound sentences.
They are the sentences that have more than one conjugated verb; They are made up of two or more simple sentences. For example: "The plot of the film was interesting and attracted the attention of the public."

c) Juxtaposed sentences.
They are compound sentences that are not joined by means of links such as conjunctions, phrases, etc.; rather, they are separated by punctuation marks, such as commas, semicolons, and colons. These are independent sentences. Example: "The floor is dirty: we must clean it."

d) Coordinated sentences.
Coordinate sentences are independent sentences that are joined by means of a conjunction coordinating, such as copulative, disjunctive, adversative, distributive or consecutive. Example: "I'm hungry, but I'm not thirsty." Types:

1. Consecutive coordinated sentences
2. Copulative coordinate sentences
3. Coordinate distributive sentences
4. Explanatory coordinate sentences
5. Juxtaposed coordinate sentences

and) Subordinate clauses.
They are secondary sentences that depend syntactically on a main sentence, to which they are linked by means of conjunctions, phrases, adverbs or pronouns. Example: “We are glad who have accompanied us”.

Types of sentences according to the grammatical voice

to) Passive sentences.
Passive sentences or passive voice sentences are sentences whose subject is a patient subject who receives or suffers the action of the verb. Example: "The works were graded by the teacher."

b) Active prayers.
Active sentences or active voice sentences are sentences whose subject is an active subject that performs or executes the action of the verb. Example: "You attended a photography and video editing course."

Types of sentences according to the type of subject

to) Impersonal sentences.
Impersonal sentences are a type of sentence in which there is no subject. The verb does not refer to any particular subject, neither explicit nor implicit. For example: "There are things that are better not to say."

b) Personal prayers.
Personal sentences are those that do have a subject; the predicate refers to a subject that can be explicit or implicit. For example: "The doctor is an expert in facial reconstruction surgery."

Types of sentences according to the kind of verb 

to) Copulative prayers.
They are sentences whose core of the predicate is a copulative verb; the copulative verbs are ser, be and Example: "I am very well."

b) Transitive sentences.
They are the sentences whose core of the predicate is a transitive verb; transitive verbs are those that can have a direct object. Example: "She gave flowers to her friends."

c) Intransitive sentences.
They are the sentences whose core of the predicate is an intransitive verb; intransitive verbs are those that cannot have a direct object. Example: "The baby laughed out loud."

d) Predicative sentences.
They are sentences whose core of the predicate is a predicative verb; Predicative verbs are all those that are not copulative, and are characterized by themselves expressing an action, a state or a process. Example: "The team made it to the final."

and) Reflective sentences.
They are sentences in which the subject performs and receives the action of the verb at the same time. Example: "She put on makeup before going out."

210 Examples of types of sentences:

15 Examples of Simple Sentences

1. Paramedics treated the people involved in the accident.
2. Grandma knits sweaters for all of her grandchildren.
3. They taught us how to draw charcoal in drawing class.
4. All companies must pay a percentage of taxes.
5. The guitarist has blistered fingertips.
6. The sound of the ocean waves is very relaxing.
7. Viridiana planted a tree in the back of her house.
8. In my wallet I keep my cash, my cards and some receipts.
9. The dining room table is already full of food and snacks.
10. The runner injured one of his knees in the competition.
11. The floor tile is off-white.
12. On television they broadcast the football game live.
13. They gave him a relaxing back massage.
14. It is important in life to have short and long term goals.
15. She and I haven't talked on the phone for a long time.

15 Examples of compound sentences

1. Pets need responsible owners to care for and feed them properly.
2. Despite the criticism, we must be authentic and not be swayed by negative comments.
3. Although the mattress on the bed was very hard, I slept very well.
4. I like to accept new challenges and face new situations.
5. If they put better deals in the bar, they will attract more customers on weekdays.
6. Many young people do not worry about what they will do in the future and only focus on the present.
7. Guys have been trying to play that level of the game for hours, but still haven't gotten over it.
8. I wanted to start my truck, but did not want to start because the gear had broken down.
9. Hilda was not cold even though the air conditioning was at twelve degrees centigrade.
10. Although the party was not over yet, many left early because they were bored.
11. No one else had set up a similar business in the area, so we decided to start it ourselves.
12. The money I brought in cash was not enough, so I had to pay with my card.
13. Change your eating habits, drink more water and start exercising and you will feel better.
14. The bank line did not advance almost with everything and that all the cashiers were open.
15. The teacher will not give an exam to his students on the condition that they give him good assignments during the period.

15 Examples of juxtaposed sentences

1. At the concert, some sang the songs in chorus, others took pictures, others shouted and the singer loved it.
2. They decided to interview the film producer; in it they asked him about his next film productions and about his foray into the world of cinema.
3. The balloons were of all colors: there were red, white, pink, blue, green ...
4. Some asked for non-alcoholic drinks, others asked for coffee, others ordered beer or other alcoholic beverages.
5. I like the new house I moved to more than the old one: it is much more welcoming and spacious.
6. They robbed the bank on Alameda Street; they threatened customers and workers and took bales of thousand-dollar bills.
7. He is an expert at playing the piano and keyboard: he practices daily for three to four hours.
8. Some are good at public speaking, others are not so good and prefer to avoid it.
9. There was a sign at the entrance of the amusement ride: "The entry of pregnant women, children under eight years of age and people with heart problems is prohibited."
10. After running for three minutes he could no longer go on: this is the first time he has been running and he is not used to it.
11. She had an English novel under her shoulder: she carried Pride and prejudice by Jane Austen.
12. There was absolutely no food left: everything was very tasty and people repeated their dishes several times.
13. Some find shopping malls entertaining, others find them boring or annoying.
14. We are fortunate: we are a united family that has always supported each other in difficult times.
15. I like flowers; my favorite flowers include gardenias and tulips.

15 Examples of coordinated sentences

1. Find your rightful place and take a seat to watch the performance.
2. I was unable to call him on the phone, nor could I send him any text messages or voicemail.
3. Sometimes life gives us difficulties, but when we go through them we become wiser, stronger and more cunning people.
4. We can't wait to do something to help, but we can't do anything but wait.
5. Elías did not help clean the house, but instead he sat on the couch watching television.
6. Sometimes we have free time, but we do not take advantage of it in things that are worthwhile.
7. The traffic light turned yellow and cars slowed.
8. All day I did not eat any greasy or irritating food or drink carbonated drinks because my stomach hurt.
9. You have two business days to pay the fine with a discount or later it will cost you much more.
10. Well you know what you are saying, well you have no grounds to support what you say.
11. Sometimes I quickly find a parking spot, sometimes I go around the block several times without finding a place.
12. It is her birthday, therefore he is going to celebrate with her friends.
13. The children drew figures with pencils and then illuminated the figures with paint and brushes.
14. Don't betray someone or you could lose their friendship and trust forever.
15. We went through the user manual repeatedly, but we still didn't know why we couldn't connect the speakers to the television.

15 Examples of subordinate clauses

1. It saddens me that there are people in the world who have nothing to eat.
2. Sometimes we have to accept situations that are out of our control.
3. The older sister and the younger sister quarreled because they didn't want to share their toys.
4. We prepare a recipe just as we saw that they prepared it on a television show.
5. If you want to leave the cigarette, do not smoke even if suddenly the temptation comes to you.
6. Even though we made a reservation in timeThey had not set us aside when we got to eat.
7. If there was something in which I offended you, I offer you a sincere apology.
8. My friends and I are on the lookout when there are live rock music events.
9. Daniel stopped greasy foods after the doctor warned him that her health was at risk from being overweight.
10. We went out for a walk to distract us from work and the worries of the day.
11. I wonder what it is what will be happening so that there is so much traffic at this time.
12. I'm thinking that I have to solve several things at work before I go home.
13. Seems that there were problems between some groups of students when leaving school.
14. The protagonists of the film discover that there is a hidden treasure buried under his house.
15. The truth is that despite not having won, we learned a lot from the other competitors.

15 Examples of passive sentences

1. Equipment installation is included in the purchase of the equipment.
2. The product that I bought on the internet will be delivered to my door by the postal and parcel company.
3. This bread was prepared with whole wheat flour and fresh, organic ingredients.
4. She was hired by a corporate that is located in Tokyo and has several offices in the country.
5. The first shot was fired by police officers who were at the scene.
6. The text was dictated by the Spanish teacher to check the spelling and calligraphy of her students.
7. The coats and bags of the guests were placed on the coat rack that was at the entrance of the residence.
8. The hair was trimmed and very skillfully styled by a professional stylist.
9. The decision was made unanimously, without anyone opposing it.
10. The bedspread was hand-woven by a lady who sells them in a craft store.
11. The song was practiced by the musicians several weeks in advance before the concert.
12. Luis's suit and coat were washed and ironed at the dry cleaner.
13. The massage was done with relaxing oils and hot stones in a spa.
14. For an hour, on the radio station the songs were played one after another without pauses or commercials.
15. The orange juice was prepared on the spot with fresh, sweet oranges.

15 Examples of active sentences

1. In the laboratory, doctors are analyzing the blood and urine samples.
2. The movie theater was packed with people who had been to the movie's premiere.
3. At nine o'clock in the evening they will broadcast a television program about the main scientific advances of the last century.
4. On the dock there are several boats and fishing boats that go out every morning to fish early.
5. They had to cancel the hotel reservation because of work issues.
6. I like criminal investigation programs.
7. It is common for some students to admire and respect their teachers.
8. In crafts class, the teacher taught the children to make shapes out of paper.
9. Every two weeks a gardener comes to cut the grass and trim the trees of all the neighbors.
10. It is a good idea to separate your garbage by type: organic, inorganic, etc.
11. Some synonyms of the word unscathed They are intact, healthy, unscathed, undamaged.
12. Every morning I take a morning walk in the park to clear my mind.
13. Doctors diagnosed him with a disease in the large intestine.
14. After exercising, he drinks a bottle of water and has some fruit for breakfast.
15. That dog has fleas and can infect other dogs.

15 Examples of Impersonal Sentences

1. At Anita's birthday party there was cake, food, games for the children, and a clown show.
2. There are some things in our house that we can reuse to make crafts.
3. It rained around one in the morning last night.
4. It is expected that next year there will be a 15 percent increase in profits.
5. It shows that you have been exercising because your muscles have grown.
6. Some ATMs from different banks have been installed within the commercial plaza.
7. Several days ago I asked about the promotions and they have not answered me.
8. They say that one nail drives out another nail.
9. It dawned with a light layer of mist over the city.
10. Ghosts are said to appear in some old houses or abandoned buildings at night.
11. New medical advances and treatments have been found over the decades.
12. There is a copy of the entrance key under the welcome mat.
13. There was a time when we were happier and we didn't argue as much.
14. It will snow in winter, as temperatures will be below zero.
15. Something will have to be done about it.

15 Examples of personal prayers

1. They no longer remember why they fought years ago; however, they remain unspoken.
2. Cyclists struggled to pedal up the steep hill.
3. The chairs in that cafe are a bit uncomfortable because they are hard.
4. Luis put on a tight belt because his pants were loose.
5. In the folder that she carries with her everywhere she has the most important documents of her work stored.
6. The guitar sounds bad as it is out of tune.
7. The zipper on my jacket broke down and I can't zipper it anymore.
8. The child is hungry and that is why he is crying.
9. The road will be long but I will listen to music and watch television.
10. The box with the drinks arrived by parcel this morning.
11. To exercise his arms, he does weights about twice a week.
12. The computer does not turn on because the software is updating.
13. We keep the garbage in a plastic bag that we will later throw away.
14. The wall was covered in graffiti.
15. The soles of my feet hurt from walking so much.

15 Examples of copulative sentences

1. You are a great person that we all admire.
2. Parents were proud of their son's academic achievements.
3. Many problems seem more complicated and difficult than they really are.
4. Monday is the most difficult day of the week because you have to return to the routine.
5. An unknown person has been calling my personal number all week.
6. The children are happy playing with a baseball bat and a ball.
7. The floor is shiny because it was just mopped.
8. The song that is playing on the radio is one of my favorite songs.
9. Today the morning is beautiful and sunny.
10. She seems to be right in many of the things that she has asserted.
11. They are in trouble because they stole some items from a store.
12. This product has been tested by experts.
13. The cookies are very hot because they have just been taken out of the oven.
14. His laugh seems very sincere.
15. My sister's boy is very intelligent for his age.

15 Examples of transitive sentences

1. Traffic officers fined a motorist who ran the red light.
2. We got front row tickets to the concert.
3. The boy broke the vase in the living room by kicking a ball against one of the armchairs.
4. The bank closed the service boxes from four in the afternoon.
5. Better times will come soon, full of happiness and companionship.
6. Together we paint the walls of the house a new, more cheerful color.
7. Fatima closed the window so that the noise coming from the street would not bother her so much.
8. We talked a lot of things but I no longer remember exactly what about.
9. I opened the drawer of the bureau to take out the notebook where I make notes and reflections.
10. We hung our clothes on the patio to dry in the sun.
11. They dropped one of the bottles, which crashed and shattered.
12. The pendant has my initials engraved on it.
13. Some people manage to change their negative attitudes after going to therapy.
14. She dried her hair with an automatic blow dryer.
15. Manuel plays drums in a rock band.

15 Examples of intransitive sentences

1. They were smiling at the happiness they felt to have found each other.
2. Child, if you keep crying your parents will scold you.
3. The children played throughout the afternoon.
4. My cat meows in the morning to ask for food.
5. They escaped justice but not for long.
6. A light shines amid the darkness.
7. The thief quickly fled the crime scene.
8. They want to grow old together because they are in love.
9. The dog barks at all the people who pass by.
10. The horse whinnied as the rider tugged on the rein.
11. In the triathlon the competitors swam on the beach.
12. The cricket sang in the dark.
13. The stars shine in the sky.
14. She smiled a pretty smile.
15. The children swam in the pool.

15 Examples of predicative sentences

1. Alberto was admitted to the hospital because he was very ill.
2. I got some great news from the job: I had been promoted to another position.
3. Although they told the truth, no one believed them.
4. I like to sing and dance almost all kinds of music.
5. They kept the car inside the garage for safety.
6. Dealing with young children sometimes requires a lot of patience and dedication.
7. The dress she was wearing attracted the attention of many of those present.
8. The fans sang all the songs of the artist in chorus.
9. The culprit had to confess to his crime after police cornered him with inconsistencies in his statement.
10. They gave the boy a toy train that ran on electric batteries.
11. One child explained to the other what the rules of the game that he had invented were like.
12. All night they danced very close to each other.
13. The day before Christmas we wrapped the presents to put on the tree.
14. There will be a lot of food, drink and dancing at my cousin's wedding.
15. The concert was canceled due to a personal problem that the singer had.

15 Examples of reflective sentences

1. She regretted what she had done after seeing that her decision affected so many people.
2. I cooked my favorite dish this afternoon.
3. Many complain about what is happening around them without doing anything to change it.
4. She and he hugged each other for a long time because they missed each other.
5. Carmen bites her lips and nails due to her anxiety.
6. At the wake the people dressed in black.
7. Sometimes you get tired of always having the same routine and you have to change it a bit so as not to get saturated.
8. The computer broke down yesterday due to a problem with the motherboard.
9. They yelled at each other because they were upset about what had happened.
10. The driver and passengers fastened their seat belts before starting the trip.
11. They gave each other good news.
12. She dyed her hair because she had some gray hair.
13. She injured her right knee due to her falling when tripping on a rock.
14. I put on a thick sweater because it was really cold.
15. Whenever we meet on the street we greet each other from afar.