Simple, Compound, or Complex?

Simple, Compound, or Complex?

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English

6th - 9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simple sentence?

Back

A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause, which contains a subject and a verb.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a complex sentence?

Back

A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete thought.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type of sentence: 'The teacher knew that her students would perform well on the final exam.'

Back

Complex

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type of sentence: 'I am going to bed early because I am extremely tired.'

Back

Complex

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