Sentence Structure Flashcard

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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.

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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 conjunction.

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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.

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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 because it expresses a complete thought.

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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 because it does not express a complete thought.

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Label the sentence: 'Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.'

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Complex

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Label the sentence: 'She studied each night, so she was ready to take the quiz.'

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Compound

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Label the sentence: 'After they rode their bikes, James and Eve ate lunch.'

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Complex

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What type of sentence has 1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause?

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Complex

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What type of clause does NOT have both a subject and a predicate?

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Dependent