SBAC Review- Sentences

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that 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 sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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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 most common coordinating conjunctions are 'for,' 'and,' 'nor,' 'but,' 'or,' 'yet,' and 'so.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'Because it was raining.'

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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: 'I went to the store.'

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How do you combine sentences to form a complex sentence?

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To combine sentences into a complex sentence, use a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, since, although) to connect an independent clause with a dependent clause.

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How do you combine sentences to form a compound sentence?

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To combine sentences into a compound sentence, use a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or) to connect two independent clauses.

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How do you combine sentences to form a simple sentence?

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To combine sentences into a simple sentence, merge the ideas into one independent clause, often by using prepositions or modifying phrases.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include 'although,' 'because,' 'since,' and 'when.'