Simple, Compound, and Complex sentences flashcards

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A _____ sentence contains a dependent clause with an independent clause.

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complex

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A _____ sentence is an independent clause that stands alone.

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simple

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A _____ sentence combines two independent clauses.

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compound

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Decide whether the sentence is simple, complex, or compound: While the rain fell, we stayed on the porch.

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complex

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Decide whether the sentence is simple, complex, or compound: I went into town and then drove to the beach.

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simple

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Decide whether the sentence is simple, complex, or compound: She had a paper cut on her finger, and it bled for a long time.

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compound

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Decide whether the sentence is simple, complex, or compound: The pony ate a bale of hay and drank several gallons of water.

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simple

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Decide whether the sentence is simple, complex, or compound: The Harry Potter books are amazing, but they're very long.

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compound

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Decide whether the sentence is simple, complex, or compound: When the limb broke, Jamie tumbled to the ground.

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complex

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Decide whether the sentence is simple, complex, or compound: We have plenty to do after we finish our homework.

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complex