Simple and Compound Sentence CFA Review

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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: 'I like to read.'

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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 coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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Identify the subjects in a sentence.

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The subjects in a sentence are the nouns or pronouns that perform the action of the verb. Example: In 'Morgan went to Walmart and she bought a gift,' the subjects are 'Morgan' and 'she.'

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What is the purpose of ending punctuation?

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Ending punctuation indicates the end of a sentence and helps convey the tone. The main types are periods (.), question marks (?), and exclamation points (!).

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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In a compound sentence, use a comma before the coordinating conjunction that joins the independent clauses. Example: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed.'

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What is the difference between a subject and a predicate?

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The subject is who or what the sentence is about, while the predicate tells something about the subject, usually containing a verb. Example: In 'The dog barks,' 'The dog' is the subject and 'barks' is the predicate.

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What is correct punctuation for a question?

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A question should end with a question mark (?). Example: 'What time is it?'

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. Example: 'I love to swim I go to the pool every day.'

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I like coffee, I drink it every morning.'