Simple, Compound, Complex and Compound-Complex Sentences
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English
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9th Grade
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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: 'I enjoy reading.'
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
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.'
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a complex sentence?
Back
A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound-complex sentence?
Back
A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'I really enjoy playing Quizizz quizzes.'
Back
Simple sentence.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'Kevin always told the truth, so his teacher had great trust for him.'
Back
Compound sentence.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'The kitten was warm and soft.'
Back
Simple sentence.
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