Compound and Complex Sentences
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4th - 5th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or'). Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'
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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.'
3.
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 loves to read.'
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dependent clause?
Back
A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she loves to read.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a coordinating conjunction?
Back
A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The most common coordinating conjunctions are 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so' (FANBOYS).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'After dinner is over, we will drink hot chocolate.'
Back
This is a complex sentence because it has a dependent clause ('After dinner is over') and an independent clause ('we will drink hot chocolate').
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'You can wear your warm coat, or you can stay inside.'
Back
This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses connected by the coordinating conjunction 'or'.
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