Simple & Compound Sentences Flashcard

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Chloe is in my reading and my math group.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I want to try out for baseball, but I have to practice first.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My new shoes hurt my feet and my toes.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I packed shirts, shorts and pants for the trip.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Toby, my puppy, has brown spots.'

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Simple

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of using compound sentences?

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Compound sentences are used to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them.