Grammar Basics - Sentences

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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 complete sentence. It usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although) and provides additional information.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence. It contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a simple sentence?
Back
A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses. It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or). Each clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a complex sentence?
Back
A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. It shows the relationship between the clauses.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound-complex sentence?
Back
A compound-complex sentence consists of at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. It combines elements of both compound and complex sentences.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'
Back
The independent clause is 'we will stay inside.' It can stand alone as a complete sentence.
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