Sentence Structure Flashcard

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Identify a subordinating conjunction.

Back

Examples of subordinating conjunctions include 'because', 'although', 'when', and 'if'. They connect an independent clause with a dependent clause.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is a compound-complex sentence?

Back

A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

What punctuation is needed in the sentence: 'Even though I hate onions I still ate the pizza.'?

Back

A comma is needed after 'onions': 'Even though I hate onions, I still ate the pizza.'

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

Back

Subordinating conjunctions are used to join an independent clause and a dependent clause, indicating a relationship between the two.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

Back

An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause to form a complete sentence.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What punctuation is needed in the sentence: 'We played games while the boys golfed.'?

Back

No extra punctuation is needed; the sentence is correct as is.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., 'and', 'but', 'or').

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E