Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Flashcard

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Example of a simple sentence:

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I love to read.

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Independent clause: a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence and express a complete thought.

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Independent clause: can stand alone and express a complete thought.

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Subordinate clause example:

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While I was studying for my exam

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Complex sentence: contains an independent clause & at least one dependent clause.

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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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Compound sentence: contains 2+ independent clauses, joined by conjunctions/semicolons.

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses, joined by coordinating conjunctions or semicolons.

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Example of a simple sentence:

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I like to read.

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Independent clause: a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence and express a complete thought.

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Independent clause: a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence and express a complete thought.

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Subordinate clause example:

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While I was studying for my exam

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Complex sentence: contains an independent clause & at least one dependent clause.

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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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Compound sentence: two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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Compound sentence: two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.