Sentence Structure Flashcard

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Simple sentence example:

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The dog barked.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The dog barked.' because it is a simple sentence with one subject and one predicate, making it complete on its own.

Front

Identify the compound sentence.

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He went to the park, but it was closed.

Answer explanation

The compound sentence is 'He went to the park, but it was closed.' because it consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction 'but'.

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Complex sentence example:

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If you study hard, you will pass the test.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'If you study hard, you will pass the test.' because it is a complex sentence with a dependent clause ('If you study hard') and an independent clause ('you will pass the test').

Front

Identify the simple sentence:

Back

The bird sang.

Answer explanation

The simple sentence is 'The bird sang.' as it consists of a subject (bird) and a verb (sang) without any additional clauses or conjunctions.

Front

Identify the compound sentence.

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I wanted to go to the concert, so I bought a ticket.

Answer explanation

The compound sentence is 'I wanted to go to the concert, so I bought a ticket.' because it consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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Complex sentence example:

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Before dinner, we should wash our hands.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Before dinner, we should wash our hands.' because it contains a dependent clause ('Before dinner') and an independent clause ('we should wash our hands'), making it a complex sentence.

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Simple sentence:

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The book is on the table.

Answer explanation

The simple sentence is 'The book is on the table.' as it consists of a subject ('The book') and a predicate ('is on the table') without any additional clauses or conjunctions.

Front

Combine: "The sky is blue. The grass is green."

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The sky is blue, and the grass is green.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The sky is blue, and the grass is green.' as it combines the two simple sentences into a compound sentence using the conjunction 'and'.

Front

Combine: "She studied hard. She passed the exam."

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Because she studied hard, she passed the exam.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Because she studied hard, she passed the exam.' as it combines the two simple sentences into a complex sentence using a cause-effect relationship.

Front

Identify the compound sentence:

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She is happy, but she is also tired.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'She is happy, but she is also tired.' because it contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction 'but', making it a compound sentence.