Sentence Structure - Types

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5th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a simple sentence?
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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses. It expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a compound sentence?
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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least 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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a complex sentence?
Back
A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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. Example: 'She loves to read.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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. Example: 'Because she loves to read.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a coordinating conjunction?
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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?
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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
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