Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex Sentences Flashcard

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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 cat sat on the mat.'

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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: 'The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'After it stopped raining, the sun appeared.'

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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 it was raining, I went for a walk, and my friend stayed home.'

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Identify the conjunctions used in compound sentences.

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Coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) are used to join independent clauses in compound sentences.

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and provides additional information to the independent clause. Example: 'Because it was raining, we stayed inside.'

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How can you identify a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence can be identified by checking if it has one independent clause with no dependent clauses.

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What is the difference between a compound and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Provide an example of a compound-complex sentence.

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Example: 'Although I like to read, I don't have time, and my brother prefers watching movies.'

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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.