Compound and Complex Sentences Flashcard

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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 (e.g., and, but, or).

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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, often introduced by a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, unless).

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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 and no dependent clauses.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects an independent clause with a dependent clause (e.g., although, because, since).

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When should a comma be used in a complex sentence?

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A comma should be used after a dependent clause when it starts a sentence, and before the subordinating conjunction if the dependent clause follows the independent clause.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Identify the independent clause: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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The independent clause is 'we went for a walk.'

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Identify the dependent clause: 'Unless you finish your homework, you cannot go out.'

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The dependent clause is 'Unless you finish your homework.'

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What is the rule for using commas with coordinating conjunctions?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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Rewrite the sentence correctly: 'I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.'

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I wanted to go to the store, but I decided to stay home instead.