Types of Sentences Flashcard

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Simple sentence definition:

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Contains a subject and a verb, expressing a complete thought.

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Identify the simple sentence: a) The sun was shining brightly. b) The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing. c) The sun was shining brightly, so I went for a walk. d) The sun was shining brightly, yet the stars were not visible. e) The sun was shining brightly, and the moon was glowing. f) The sun was shining brightly, but the rain was pouring down.

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The sun was shining brightly.

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Differentiate between a simple and compound sentence.

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A simple sentence has one independent clause; a compound sentence has two or more.

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Structure of a simple sentence:

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A simple sentence consists of a subject and a verb, expressing a complete thought.

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Identify the compound sentence: I like coffee, and she prefers tea.

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I like coffee, and she prefers tea.

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Compound sentence definition:

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Contains 2+ independent clauses, joined by conjunctions or semicolons.

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Identify the complex sentence: a) I will go to the store. b) I will go to the store if you come with me. c) I will go to the store, and I will buy some groceries. d) I will go to the store when it is sunny.

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b) I will go to the store if you come with me.

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Complex sentence: contains an independent clause & at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although I like to go camping, I haven't had the time to go this year.'

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Complex sentence definition:

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Contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Difference between compound and complex sentences.

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A compound sentence has two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction; a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.