Compound and Complex Sentences

How can you identify a complex sentence?

• A complex sentence contains only independent clauses.

• A complex sentence can be identified by the presence of a dependent clause that cannot stand alone.

• A complex sentence is a simple sentence with additional adjectives.

• A complex sentence has no clauses at all.

What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

• An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot.

• Both independent and dependent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences.

• An independent clause is always longer than a dependent clause.

• A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while an independent clause cannot.

What is a simple sentence?

• A simple sentence expresses a complete thought and has a subject and a predicate.

• A simple sentence contains multiple clauses and complex ideas.

• A simple sentence is a question that requires a response.

• A simple sentence is a fragment that lacks a subject.

What is an example of a compound sentence?

• I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

• I enjoy reading books.

• The sun is shining brightly.

• She likes to swim and run.

Can you name some subordinating conjunctions?

• because, although, since, while

• and, but, or, so

• if, when, where, who

• for, nor, yet, but

What is a compound sentence?

• A compound sentence contains two simple sentences joined by a coordinating conjunction.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that contains multiple subjects but no verbs.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that expresses a complete thought without any conjunctions.

What is a compound-complex sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

• A sentence that contains multiple dependent clauses only.

• A sentence that contains no clauses at all.

What is a complex sentence?

• A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A complex sentence contains two independent clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that asks a question.

• A complex sentence is a simple sentence with added adjectives.

What are the main components of a compound sentence?

• A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

• A compound sentence consists of one independent clause and one dependent clause.

• A compound sentence consists of multiple dependent clauses connected by subordinating conjunctions.

• A compound sentence consists of a single independent clause with no conjunctions.

What is the significance of understanding sentence structure in writing?

• It helps improve clarity, coherence, and variety in writing.

• It allows for longer sentences without losing meaning.

• It makes writing more complex and difficult to understand.

• It is only important for academic writing.