compound vs complex
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English
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5th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a complex sentence?
Back
A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.'
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.'
Back
Complex
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'The instructor spent the whole period trying to explain the difference between equality and equity to his students.'
Back
Complex
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'The drought had lasted now for 10 million years, and the reign of the terrible lizards had long since ended.'
Back
Compound
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'Since winter is coming, I think I'll knit a warm sweater, because I'm always cold.'
Back
Complex
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'The waves were crashing on the shore; it was a lovely sight.'
Back
Compound
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