Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

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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.'
Tags
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 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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CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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.'
Tags
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 at least one dependent clause. 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
Identify the type of sentence: 'Professor Allen's intelligent students completed and turned in their work.'
Back
Simple Sentence
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CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'After the teacher chose groups, John and Sara were selected as partners for a project, yet Sarah did most of the work.'
Back
Compound Complex Sentence
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CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'My first period teacher told us about his promotion today.'
Back
Simple Sentence
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
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