Sentence Types

Sentence Types

by Chrislei Zaira Mistica -
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I am currently living in the Philippines to study Psychology. I looked forward on graduating, because I want to start working. I love watching thrilling movies and horrors because it makes me feel excited.

Sentence Analysis

1. I am currently living in the Philippines to study Psychology.  

  • Independent clause: I am currently living in the Philippines to study Psychology.  
  • No dependent clause here.  
  • Type: Simple sentence (only one independent clause).

2. I looked forward on graduating, because I want to start working.  

  • Independent clause: I looked forward on graduating.  
  • Dependent clause: because I want to start working. (cannot stand alone; it explains the reason).  
  • Type: Complex sentence (independent + dependent).

3. I love watching thrilling movies and horrors because it makes me feel excited.  

  • Independent clause: I love watching thrilling movies and horrors.  
  • Dependent clause: because it makes me feel excited. (reason clause).  
  • Type: Complex sentence (independent + dependent).