Simple and Compound Sentences

Simple and Compound Sentences

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English

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Simple Sentence?

Back

A Simple Sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I enjoy reading.'

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Compound Sentence?

Back

A Compound Sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an Independent Clause?

Back

An Independent Clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She loves to dance.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Dependent Clause?

Back

A Dependent Clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Although she was tired...'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Coordinating Conjunction?

Back

A Coordinating Conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. The most common ones are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Subordinating Conjunction?

Back

A Subordinating Conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include: because, although, since, unless.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type of sentence: 'I like coffee, and my brother likes tea.'

Back

Compound Sentence.

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