Flashcard 8

Front

Definition: One independent clause. Example: The dog barked.

Back

Simple Sentence

Front

Definition: A compound sentence has 2+ independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS). Example: The dog barked, and the cat meowed.

Back

Compound Sentence

Front

Definition: A complex sentence has 1 independent clause & 1+ dependent clauses linked by a subordinating conjunction. Example: Because the dog barked, the cat hid.

Back

Complex Sentence

Front

Definition: A compound-complex sentence has 2+ independent clauses and 1+ dependent clause. Example: The dog barked, and the cat hid because it was scared.

Back

Compound-Complex Sentence

Front

Definition: A complete thought that can stand alone as a sentence. Example: The dog barked.

Back

Independent Clause

Front

Definition: A clause that cannot stand alone, starting with a subordinating conjunction. Example: Because the dog barked.

Back

Dependent Clause

Front

Definition: Words that connect independent and dependent clauses. Examples: because, although, when, if, while.

Back

Subordinating Conjunction

Front

Definition: Words/phrases that connect ideas and aid writing flow. Examples: In addition, furthermore, however, etc.

Back

Transition

Front

Definition: Words that join independent clauses. Examples: For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

Back

Coordinating Conjunction (FANBOYS)

Front

Comma before coordinating conjunction:

Back

Compound Sentences