What is a dependent clause?

A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

What is an independent clause?

An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

Example of a compound-complex sentence: 'Although I like to read, I don't have time, and I prefer watching movies.'

This sentence has one dependent clause and two independent clauses.

What is a coordinating conjunction?

A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance (e.g., for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate independent clauses.

What is the purpose of using complex sentences?

Complex sentences allow for more detailed and nuanced expression of ideas by combining independent and dependent clauses.

How can you identify a compound sentence?

A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two or more independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

Simple, Compound, Complex & Compound/Complex Sentences Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simple sentence?

Back

A simple sentence consists of one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a complex sentence?

Back

A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound-complex sentence?

Back

A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the structure: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

Back

This is a compound sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the structure: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk.'

Back

This is a complex sentence.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the structure: 'I went for a walk, and I took my dog with me.'

Back

This is a compound sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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