Sentence Structure Flashcard

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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 and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify a subordinating conjunction.

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

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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 one or more dependent clauses.

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

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

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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

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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 contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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

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

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

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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 (e.g., 'and', 'but', 'or').

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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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'.