Simple, Compound, Complex and Compound-Complex Sentences
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a simple sentence?
Back
A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses. It contains a subject and a predicate.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a complex sentence?
Back
A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound-complex sentence?
Back
A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
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CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences?
Back
Coordinating conjunctions connect independent clauses to show a relationship between them.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?
Back
An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can a compound sentence be made up of complex sentences?
Back
Yes, a compound sentence can consist of two or more complex sentences joined by coordinating conjunctions.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
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