1.3.2 Clauses Flashcards
1
Q
Minor sentence
Eg
A
Not an independent full sentence
Eg that is great, yes,please
2
Q
Simple sentence
Eg
A
Single subject and the svo order
Eg the cat sat on the mat
3
Q
Compound sentence
Eg
A
Single sentence with 2 simple sentences joined by a conjunction
Eg the cat sat on the mat and licked his paws
4
Q
Complex sentence and eg
A
Single sentence which contains a main clause and a subordinate clause
Eg licking his paws, the cat sat on the mat
5
Q
Parenthetical clause
Eg
A
Subordinate clause that occurs in brackets or dashes
Eg (even though he didn’t want to)
6
Q
Relative clauses
Eg
A
Use relative pronouns
Eg who was sitting in the mat
7
Q
Types of clauses. 4
A
Main
Subordinate
Relative
Parenthetical
8
Q
Types of sentences. 4
A
Minor
Simple
Compound
Complex
