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Simple and Compound Sentence Review

Simple and Compound Sentence Review

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English

6th - 9th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simple sentence?

Back

A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are coordinating conjunctions?

Back

Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

Back

The coordinating conjunction is 'but.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Although she was tired.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is punctuated with a comma before the coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to eat, but I was not hungry.'

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