Sentence Structure

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7th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a simple sentence?
Back
A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) or a semicolon. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'
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, I went for a walk.'
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound-complex sentence?
Back
A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk, and my friend stayed home.'
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the FANBOYS?
Back
FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many main clauses must a compound sentence have?
Back
At least 2.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What must all compound sentences contain?
Back
A comma and a FANBOY or a semicolon.
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