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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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. Example: 'Because it was raining' in 'We stayed inside because it was raining.'

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What is the purpose of an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'She finished her homework.'

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How do you transform a simple sentence into a complex sentence?

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To transform a simple sentence into a complex sentence, add a dependent clause. Example: 'She finished her homework' becomes 'After she finished her homework, she went out to play.'

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

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'The sun set, and the stars appeared.'

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What is an example of a complex sentence?

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An example of a complex sentence is: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'