Compound and Complex Sentences

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English
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a complex sentence?
Back
A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, often introduced by a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, since).
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a coordinating conjunction?
Back
A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. Common coordinating conjunctions include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a subordinating conjunction?
Back
A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects an independent clause with a dependent clause, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include: although, because, since, unless.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'
Back
The coordinating conjunction is 'but.'
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Although it was late, I decided to call her.'
Back
The subordinating conjunction is 'Although.'
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a compound sentence?
Back
The purpose of a compound sentence is to connect two related ideas or thoughts, showing that they are equally important.
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