Sentence Structure Review

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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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. Example: 'I enjoy reading.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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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 at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although I was tired, I finished my homework, and I went to bed early.'

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What punctuation is used to join independent clauses?

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A semi-colon (;) is used to join independent clauses that are closely related. Example: 'I like coffee; my sister prefers tea.'

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include 'because,' 'although,' and 'since.'

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What is the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence, while an independent clause can. Example: 'When it rains' (dependent) vs. 'It rains' (independent).

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. The most common coordinating conjunctions are 'for,' 'and,' 'nor,' 'but,' 'or,' 'yet,' and 'so.'

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence. Example: 'After the movie.'