Sentence Structure Flashcard

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What is a SIMPLE sentence?

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A SIMPLE sentence contains one INDEPENDENT clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'Beth travels to Europe for work once a month.'

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What is a COMPLEX sentence?

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A COMPLEX sentence consists of one INDEPENDENT clause and at least one DEPENDENT clause. Example: 'Because Abdia worked hard, he received a PRIDE ticket.'

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What is a COMPOUND sentence?

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A COMPOUND sentence contains two or more INDEPENDENT clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'Robert and Isaac made fun of Ms. McGuffin, so she called their mothers.'

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What is a COMPOUND-COMPLEX sentence?

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A COMPOUND-COMPLEX sentence has at least two INDEPENDENT clauses and one or more DEPENDENT clauses. Example: 'I rode the Hogwarts Express, and I ate chocolate frogs because I was in character.'

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What is an INDEPENDENT clause?

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An INDEPENDENT clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She is secretive about her work.'

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What is a DEPENDENT clause?

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A DEPENDENT clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an INDEPENDENT clause to provide meaning. Example: 'Because Abdia worked hard.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Common examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in sentence structure?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in sentences. It is essential for proper sentence structure.

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb. Example: 'Robert and Isaac made fun of Ms. McGuffin.'

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What is a compound predicate?

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A compound predicate consists of two or more verbs or verb phrases that share the same subject. Example: 'She danced and sang at the party.'