TEST - Clauses/Sentence Structure/Kinds of Sentences

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement or expresses an opinion. It ends with a period. Example: 'The sky is blue.'

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. It can end with a period or an exclamation mark. Example: 'Please close the door.'

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark. Example: 'What time is it?'

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark. Example: 'Wow! That was amazing!'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She runs every day.'

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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 conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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

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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 one or more subordinate clauses. Example: 'Although I like to read, I don't have time, and I prefer to watch movies.'

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'if the gate doesn't open automatically.'

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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: 'She enjoys playing soccer.'