Combining Sentences Flashcard

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that 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 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 enjoys reading.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because it was raining.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. The most common coordinating conjunctions are 'for,' 'and,' 'nor,' 'but,' 'or,' 'yet,' and 'so.' Example: 'I wanted to go, but it was too late.'

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include 'although,' 'because,' 'since,' and 'when.' Example: 'I will go if you come with me.'

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How do you punctuate a complex sentence?

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In a complex sentence, if the dependent clause comes first, it is followed by a comma. Example: 'Although it was late, we decided to continue.' If the independent clause comes first, no comma is needed. Example: 'We decided to continue although it was late.'

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to create more complex and varied sentence structures.

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Provide an example of a correctly punctuated complex sentence.

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Example: 'Because the weather was nice, we decided to have a picnic.'

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although she was tired, she finished her homework.'

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The independent clause is 'she finished her homework.'