Types of Sentences Flashcard

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Simple sentence definition:

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Contains a subject and a verb, expressing a complete thought.

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Example of a compound sentence:

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She went to the store, and he stayed home.

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Complex sentence:

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Contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Identify the compound-complex sentence:

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She went to the store, but she forgot to buy milk, which was on her list.

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Sentence with 2 independent clauses & 1+ dependent clauses.

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compound-complex sentence

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Example of a simple sentence:

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The cat sat on the mat.

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Compound sentence:

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Contains 2+ independent clauses, joined by conjunctions or semicolons.

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Identify the complex sentence:

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After the game ended, we went out for dinner.

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Type of sentence with 1 independent clause & at least 1 dependent clause?

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Complex sentence

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Example of a compound-complex sentence:

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She went to the store, but forgot to buy milk, which was on her list.