Sentences Unit Test 2 SG

Simple Sentence

• tells what the subject is or does
• is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete idea
• is a sentence made up of one independent clause and no other clauses
• shows that the subject performs the action

Compound Sentence

• is a sentence made up of one independent clause and no other clauses
• is a group of words with a subject and a verb
• shows that the subject performs the action
• is made up of two or more independent clauses

Complex Sentence

• is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete idea
• is made up of two or more independent clauses
• is a sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent, or subordinate, clauses
• is a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence

Compound-Complex Sentence

• is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete idea
• is a sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses and one or more subordinate clauses
• is a sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent, or subordinate, clauses
• is a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence

My dog fetches the paper in the morning.

• Simple Sentence
• Phrase

Is a fast way to travel.

• Simple Sentence
• Phrase

Kaycee sings in the school choir.

• Simple Sentence
• Phrase

Kyle wasn’t at home I went to Byron’s house. (so)

I wanted to buy new shoes the store was closed. (but)

I submitted an essay in the contest I didn’t win. (yet)