Simple & Compound Sentences
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English
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7th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a simple sentence?
Back
A simple sentence contains one independent clause and 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 (FANBOYS) or a semicolon.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does FANBOYS stand for?
Back
FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So - the coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'We try to do our best in everything we do.'
Back
Simple sentence.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'John runs in the park, but Jim likes to skate.'
Back
Compound sentence.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: A compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses that are joined together by a comma and a FANBOYS or a semi-colon.
Back
True.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of sentence: 'Who ate the last donut on the counter?'
Back
Simple sentence.
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