Simple and Compound Sentences
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a simple sentence?
Back
A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.
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CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
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CCSS.L.3.1H
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CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are independent clauses?
Back
Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as a sentence because they express a complete thought.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a coordinating conjunction?
Back
A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.
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CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'
Back
The conjunction is 'but'.
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CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Is the following sentence simple or compound? 'The dog barked, and the cat meowed.'
Back
This is a compound sentence.
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CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Is the following sentence simple or compound? 'She enjoys reading.'
Back
This is a simple sentence.
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CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
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