Sentence Structure Test Floss

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions, semicolons, or conjunctive adverbs.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FAN BOYS).

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include: because, although, since, unless, while.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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but

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Although

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses to create more complex sentences.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.