Grammar 101 - Sentence Types

Grammar 101 - Sentence Types

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English

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a Simple Sentence?

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A Simple Sentence contains a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

2.

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What is a Compound Sentence?

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A Compound Sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

3.

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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: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Pronoun?

Back

A Pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Examples: he, she, it, they.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an Adjective?

Back

An Adjective is a word that describes a noun. Example: 'The beautiful dress was on sale.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an Adverb?

Back

An Adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Example: 'She runs quickly.'

7.

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Front

What is a Preposition?

Back

A Preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Example: 'The book is on the table.'

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