Sentence Structure and Subject-Verb Agreement Flashcard

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Simple sentence structure:

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Subject + Verb + Complete thought.

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Compound sentence structure?

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Two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

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Complex sentence structure:

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Contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Singular subject-verb agreement

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Matching a singular subject with a singular verb

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Plural subject-verb agreement

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Matching a plural subject with a plural verb.

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Example of a simple sentence:

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The cat sat on the mat.

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Example of a compound sentence:

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I like to play tennis, and my brother likes to play soccer.

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Example of a complex sentence:

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Although I like to read, I don't have much time for it.

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Subject-verb agreement: The dog _______ in the park.

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runs

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Subject-verb agreement: The students _______ to the library every day.

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