Sentence Structure Flashcard

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Simple sentence definition:

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Consists of one independent clause expressing a complete thought.

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Example of a simple sentence:

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The cat sat on the mat.

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Compound sentence: two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined together by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

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Example of a compound sentence: The cat sat on the mat, and the dog barked.

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Correct answer: The cat sat on the mat, and the dog barked.

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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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Example of a complex sentence: Although the cat sat on the mat, the dog barked.

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Difference between simple and compound sentences?

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

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Difference between compound and complex sentences:

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A compound sentence consists of 2+ independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction; a complex sentence has 1 independent clause and 1+ dependent clauses.

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Identify the sentence structure: 'I went to the store and bought some groceries.'

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compound sentence

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Identify the sentence structure: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

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complex sentence