Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex Sentences
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6th Grade
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1.
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 cat sleeps.'
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CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 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
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a complex sentence?
Back
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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CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound-complex sentence?
Back
A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'
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CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a coordinating conjunction?
Back
A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The main coordinating conjunctions are: 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
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dependent clause?
Back
A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause to provide meaning. Example: 'Because it was raining.'
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She loves to read.'
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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