sentence structure Flashcards
consists of one independent clause.
Simple Sentence Structure
two (or more) independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semi-colon.
Compound Sentence Structure
consists of an independent clause plus a dependent clause. (A dependent clause starts with a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun, and contains a subject and verb, but does not express a complete thought.)
Complex Sentence Structure
consists of at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
Compound-Complex Sentence Structure
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
coordinating conjunctions
after, although, as, because, before, how, if, once, since, then, that, though, till, until, when, where, whether, while
subordinating conjunctions
that, which, who, whom, whose
relative pronouns
I like coffee.
Simple Sentence Structure
Mary likes tea.
Simple Sentence Structure
The earth goes round the sun.
Simple Sentence Structure
Mary did not go to the party.
Simple Sentence Structure
I like coffee and Mary likes tea.
Compound Sentence Structure
Mary went to work but John went to the party.
Compound Sentence Structure
Our car broke down; we came last.
Compound Sentence Structure
Our dog barks when she hears a noise.
Complex Sentence Structure
