Sentence Review Flashcard

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating 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 one 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 at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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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. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause. Example: 'Because she loves to read.'

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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What is the difference between a dependent and independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go to the party, but I was too tired.'

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Compound sentence.