SENTENCE STRUCTURE FLASHCARD

Front

Simple Sentence: My mom goes to the Big C to buy soaps, lotion, and shampoo.

Back

My mom goes to the Big C to buy several things such as soaps, lotion, and shampoo.

Answer explanation

I has one independent clause. the word 'and' here is not followed by Independent clause, so this is simple sentence

Front

Compound Sentence:

Back

Britney and Shawn are preparing the main menu, and Katy is making the appetizer and the desserts.

Answer explanation

this sentence has an 'and' that combines 2 independent clauses. you see 2 subjects there, they are Britney, Shawn (Subject 1), and Katy as Subject 2.

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Complex Sentence:

Back

I am happy when I see you smile.

Answer explanation

'when I see you smile' is a dependent clause and 'when' is conjunction of complex sentence, so this is a complex sentence.

Front

Simple sentence example:

Back

I don't which one to buy.

Answer explanation

it has only one independent clause so it is a simple sentence

Front

Compound sentence example:

Back

I don't understand what the teacher is saying, so I raise my hand to ask.

Answer explanation

'So' is on of the FANBOYS and it combines 2 independent clause so it is a Compound Sentence.

Front

Complex Sentence: Before it is too late, express your true feelings to someone you care about.

Back

Before it is too late, express your true feelings to someone you care about.

Answer explanation

'Before' is conjunction of Complex Sentence and it is followed by a dependent clause so it is a complex sentence

Front

Fill in the blank: Today, Joel cannot come to class, ... he is sick.

Back

for

Front

Fill in the blank: Tomorrow is a holiday, ... I will spend my time sleeping at home.

Back

so

Front

Fill in the blank: I don't eat beef, ... do I eat pork.

Back

nor

Front

Fill in the blank: A: Hey, why do you look sad? B: I bought a new slim-fit T shirt at Uniqlo, ... it is too small for me.

Back

but