Flashcard: Simple, Compound, Complex & Compound/Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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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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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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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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Identify the type of sentence: 'I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Even though it was cold, we went outside, and we played in the snow.'

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This is a compound-complex sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, since). Example: 'Although it was late...'