Simple & Compound Sentences

Simple & Compound Sentences

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English

7th - 12th 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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) or a semicolon.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does FANBOYS stand for?

Back

FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So - the coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type of sentence: 'We try to do our best in everything we do.'

Back

Simple sentence.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type of sentence: 'John runs in the park, but Jim likes to skate.'

Back

Compound sentence.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: A compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses that are joined together by a comma and a FANBOYS or a semi-colon.

Back

True.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type of sentence: 'Who ate the last donut on the counter?'

Back

Simple sentence.

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