Sentence Structure 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: 'I have a sister.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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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 went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I have a sister and two brothers.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I want you to clean your room.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Since they run so much, soccer players have to be fit.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My timing isn't great, but it is improving.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The girls will go to the gym, but the boys will stay in the cafeteria for the meetings.'

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Compound sentence.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being.