LSC W1 Flashcard 4 (Ch 7 & 8)

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses. It expresses a complete thought.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, which is called the object of the preposition.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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Provide an example of a prepositional phrase that indicates past time.

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An example of a prepositional phrase that indicates past time is 'on September 1, 1990'.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or sentences, coordinating or subordinating them to show the relationship between them.

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What is the correct preposition to use with the phrase 'excited ___ going to college'?

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The correct preposition is 'about', as in 'I was excited about going to college'.

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What is the structure of a complex sentence?

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