Sentence Structure

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What is sentence structure?

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Sentence structure refers to the way a sentence is arranged, including the order of words and the relationship between different parts of the sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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

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What is a dependent clause?

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

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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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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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of one 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 consists of 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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What is exposition in a story?

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Exposition is the part of a story that introduces background information, such as the setting, characters, and initial conflict.

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What is rising action in a story?

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Rising action is the series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax of the story.

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What is climax in a story?

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Climax is the turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.