Simple and Compound Sentences
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a simple sentence?
Back
A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'
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CCSS.L.1.1J
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CCSS.L.7.1B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
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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CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are coordinating conjunctions?
Back
Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. The main coordinating conjunctions are For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS).
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CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does FANBOYS stand for?
Back
FANBOYS stands for the seven coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
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CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you identify a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.
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CCSS.L.3.1H
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?
Back
The purpose of a coordinating conjunction is to connect words, phrases, or independent clauses to show a relationship between them.
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CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can a compound sentence be made up of simple sentences?
Back
Yes, a compound sentence can be formed by joining two or more simple sentences using coordinating conjunctions.
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CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
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