Understanding Sentence Structures Flashcard

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

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How do you identify a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence can be identified by checking if it has one independent clause with no dependent clauses.

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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two or more independent clauses connected by a conjunction.

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How do you identify a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence can be identified by the presence of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and provides additional information to the independent clause.

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What is the purpose of an independent clause?

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An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

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Combine these sentences into a compound sentence: 'The sun set. The stars appeared.'

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The sun set, and the stars appeared.