Conjunctions Flashcards
Mention the three types of sentences.
- Simple
- Compound
- Complex
What does simple sentence describe?
Has just one subject and verb and is called an independent clause. Don´t use a lot of commas
ex. Sam washed his face.
What does compound sentence describe?
Are made up of two simple sentences or 2 independent clauses. Joined together with conjunction (FANBOYS) and a comma before the conjunction.
ex. Sam washed his face, and he combed his hair
What does complex sentence describe?
Has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
ex. Sam got dressed because (connector) it was time for school.
Mention the seven coordinate conjunctions:
For And Nor But Or Yet So (FANBOYS)
What does compound verbs describe
A simple sentence with a compound verb connected with a conjunction.