Simple, Compound, & Complex Sentences
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6th - 9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a simple sentence?
Back
A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'
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CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'
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CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a complex sentence?
Back
A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma before a conjunction?
Back
Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses. Example: 'I wanted pizza, but they wanted sushi.'
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?
Back
A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'The cat sleeps.'
Back
Simple sentence.
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CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'
Back
Compound sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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