Sentence Construction

What is an example of a dependent clause?

• Since I was late

• I went to the store

• Because it was raining

• She likes to read books

What is an example of a compound sentence?

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

• 'I enjoy reading books.'

• 'She runs every morning.'

• 'He likes to swim, and he also enjoys cycling.'

What is a complex sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

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

• A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses.

• A sentence that is a question.

What is the purpose of a sentence?

• To express a complete thought.

• To create confusion in communication.

• To provide a summary of ideas.

• To ask a question.

What is a comma?

• A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence.

• A type of sentence structure used in writing.

• A symbol used to denote a question in a sentence.

• A method of organizing paragraphs in an essay.

What is a simple sentence?

• A simple sentence consists of one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

• A simple sentence contains multiple independent clauses.

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

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

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• A sentence that contains a dependent clause and an independent clause.

• A sentence that is always long and complex.

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that is too long and needs to be shortened.

• A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

• A sentence that uses too many conjunctions.

What is the role of the verb in a sentence?

• The verb expresses the action or state of being in a sentence.

• The verb is used to describe a noun.

• The verb connects the subject to the object.

• The verb indicates the time of the action.

When do you use a comma in a compound sentence?

• You use a comma before the conjunction that joins two independent clauses.

• You use a comma after the first independent clause only.

• You use a comma before every conjunction in a sentence.

• You never use a comma in a compound sentence.