Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentences

Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentences

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English

3rd - 5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simple sentence?

Back

A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'Skylar likes to play second base.'

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'Our boys beat the other team, and everyone went home with a trophy!'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a complex sentence?

Back

A complex sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'If they won the first game on Sunday, Gabby's team would get to play in the Championship game that night.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound-complex sentence?

Back

A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'The team started off losing the championship although they played the best they could, but they ended up winning the game.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I like ice cream.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although it was raining.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a conjunction?

Back

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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