Simple, Compound, & Complex Sentences Flashcard

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has 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 is a sentence that has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We have to go to bed when the clock chimes 10:00.'

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Complex sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cold weather doesn't bother him, but it does bother me!'

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Compound sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early.'

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Compound sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'It was really cold on Saturday night, so we had to cover up with blankets.'

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Compound sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball.'

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Simple sentence

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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', and 'or'.

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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.