Sentence Types & Clauses

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What is a participle adjective?

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A participle adjective is an adjective formed from a verb, typically ending in -ing or -ed, that describes a noun. Example: 'The broken window' (broken is a participle adjective).

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent 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 noun clause?

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A noun clause is a dependent clause that acts as a noun in a sentence. Example: 'What you said was surprising.'

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What is an adjective (relative) clause?

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An adjective clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun. Example: 'The book that I borrowed was interesting.'

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What is a participle phrase?

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A participle phrase is a group of words that includes a participle and any modifiers or complements. Example: 'Running down the street, he tripped.'

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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase is a phrase that begins with a gerund (a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun) and includes any modifiers or objects. Example: 'Swimming in the ocean is fun.'

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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 dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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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. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although I like to read, I don't have time, and I prefer to watch movies.'