Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences

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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a simple sentence?
Back
A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses. It expresses a complete thought.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a complex sentence?
Back
A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, which cannot stand alone.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'I got to go out for ice cream even though my team lost the game.'
Back
Complex Sentence (CX)
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'Yesterday I finally finished my chapter book.'
Back
Simple Sentence (S)
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'I like school, but I wish I didn't have to get up so early.'
Back
Compound Sentence (CP)
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'I really wish I could go to the dance tonight, but I have way too much homework.'
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Compound Sentence (CP)
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