Sentence Structure

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.

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How many subordinate clauses must a complex sentence have?

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1 or more.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no subordinate clauses.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that introduce subordinate clauses, such as 'because', 'although', and 'if'.

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What is the purpose of a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause adds additional information to a sentence but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is a trigger word in a subordinate clause?

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A trigger word is a word that indicates the beginning of a subordinate clause, often a subordinating conjunction.

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What is the difference between a compound sentence 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 subordinate clause.

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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 complete sentence, containing a subject and a verb.