Sentence Structure Flashcard Review

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is. It includes the verb and any objects or modifiers.

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Identify the subject in a sentence.

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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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 predicate.

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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 direct object?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb in a sentence.

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What is an indirect object?

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An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that receives the direct object in a sentence. It tells to whom or for whom the action is done.

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What is the difference between a subject and a predicate?

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The subject tells who or what the sentence is about, while the predicate tells what the subject does or is.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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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.

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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.