Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences
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English
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7th - 11th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a simple sentence?
Back
A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause that has a subject and a predicate. It expresses a complete thought.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a complex sentence?
Back
A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a complete thought.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'
Back
Simple sentence.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'
Back
Compound sentence.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go hiking.'
Back
Complex sentence.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dependent clause?
Back
A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.
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