Sentence Structure Practice 1.22.21

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no subordinate clauses. Example: 'I like to read.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating 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 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 has at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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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 contains a subject and a verb. Example: 'She enjoys painting.'

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause. Example: 'Because she enjoys painting.'

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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two or more independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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How do you identify a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence can be identified by the presence of one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause, often introduced by subordinating conjunctions (although, because, since, etc.).

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What is the function of coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What is the function of subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions introduce subordinate clauses and show the relationship between the subordinate clause and the independent clause. Examples include 'although', 'because', 'since', and 'while'.