Clauses and Sentence Structure Review

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and no subordinate clauses.

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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 or a semicolon.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains two or more independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.

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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; it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb but begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect two independent clauses; examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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How can compound sentences be joined?

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Compound sentences can be joined by a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction, a semicolon, or a semicolon followed by a conjunctive adverb and then a comma.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a subordinate clause to an independent clause; examples include 'because', 'although', 'since', and 'if'.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in compound sentences?

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Punctuation in compound sentences helps clarify the relationship between the independent clauses and indicates pauses or connections.