Sentence Structures Review

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of 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 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-complex sentence?

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

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate independent clauses. Example: 'I wanted to go to the party, but I was too tired.'

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What punctuation is used to separate independent and dependent clauses in a complex sentence?

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A comma is used after the dependent clause if it comes first. Example: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses without a conjunction. Example: 'I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., although, because, since). Example: 'Because I was late...'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence and contains a subject and a verb. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).