Understanding Sentence Structures

What is a sentence?

• A phrase that depends on another clause

• A word or phrase expressing a complete thought

• A set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and verb, and with correct punctuation

• A group of words without a verb

What defines a subordinate clause?

• It can stand alone as a sentence.

• It provides additional information but needs an independent clause.

• It does not contain a verb.

• It is always at the beginning of a sentence.

What is an example of a simple sentence?

• She brushes her teeth because she ate candy.

• Although she was late, she stopped for coffee.

• She brushes her teeth and combs her hair.

• She brushes her teeth in the morning.

What is the role of coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences?

• To introduce dependent clauses

• To show contrast only

• To connect two independent clauses

• To add non-essential information

Which conjunction is not a coordinating conjunction?

• So

• And

• But

• Although

What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

• No punctuation

• Exclamation mark

• Comma

• Period

What is a complex sentence?

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses

• A sentence with only two dependent clauses

• A sentence with one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause

• A sentence that contains no conjunctions

Which is an example of a subordinating conjunction?

• Because

• But

• And

• Nor

What is a compound-complex sentence?

• A sentence that contains only dependent clauses

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses

• A sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses

• A sentence with two independent clauses and no dependent clauses

Which example shows a compound-complex sentence?

• I woke up and brushed my teeth.

• I woke up in the morning and brushed my teeth, even though everyone else was sleeping.

• I woke up because I was late.

• I woke up and went to bed.