Complex & Compound Complex Sentences Flashcard

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What is a main clause?

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A main clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence. Example: 'When the sun sets.'

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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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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate 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 is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause. Example: 'I went to the store because I needed milk, and I bought some bread.'

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Identify the main clause in the sentence: 'Although she was tired, she finished her homework.'

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The main clause is 'she finished her homework.'

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Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence: 'If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.'

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The subordinate clause is 'If it rains tomorrow.'

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance. Examples include 'and,' 'but,' and 'or.'

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.

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Rewrite the sentence 'She was late to the meeting.' as a compound-complex sentence.

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'She was late to the meeting because her car broke down, and she missed the presentation.'