Definitions Of Types Of Sentances Flashcards
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What’s a Simple Sentence?
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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause and contains a subject
2
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What’s a Compound Sentence?
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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
3
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What’s a Complex Sentence
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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
4
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What’s a Compound-Complex Sentence
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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
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What’s a Independent Clause
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A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.
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What’s a dependent Clause
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A clause that cant stand alone as a complete sentence.
