Miss M Exam Review - Grammar

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, often preceded by 'to'. Example: 'to run', 'to eat'.

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun. Example: 'Running is fun.'

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective. Example: 'The running water is cold.'

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What is the difference between gerunds and participles?

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Gerunds function as nouns, while participles function as adjectives.

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What is an active voice sentence?

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An active voice sentence has the subject performing the action. Example: 'The dog chased the cat.'

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What is a passive voice sentence?

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A passive voice sentence has the subject receiving the action. Example: 'The cat was chased by the dog.'