Sentence Types Post-Test Practice

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She runs every day.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Because she was tired.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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How many independent clauses are in the sentence: 'I wanted to play basketball, so I practiced every day.'?

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There are 2 independent clauses: 'I wanted to play basketball' and 'I practiced every day.'

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How many dependent clauses are in the sentence: 'Although it was early, the students wanted to sleep.'?

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There is 1 dependent clause: 'Although it was early.'

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause. Examples: 'although', 'because', 'since'.