Sentence Flashcard #1

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses. It expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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Identify the sentence type: 'I was completely lost.'

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Simple

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Identify the sentence type: 'Amy and I studied for hours, and we ended up acing the test!'

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Compound

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Identify the sentence type: 'The students at NCVPS are amazing!'

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Simple

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Identify the sentence type: 'Everybody put coins in the jukebox and drank RC Cola, but the profits never amounted to much.'

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Compound

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Identify the sentence type: 'Hannah yelled for Wildfire, but the horse wanted to run free.'

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Compound

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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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. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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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. Example: 'Although she enjoys reading.'