SENTENCE STRUCTURE Flashcards
1
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Independent clause
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- Can stand alone as a sentence.
- Contains a subject and a verb.
- Is a complete idea.
2
Q
Dependent clause
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- Not a complete sentence.
- Must be attached to an independent clause to become complete.
- Also known as a subordinate clause.
3
Q
Simple sentences
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- Contains a subject and a verb
- Expresses a complete thought
- Contains only one independent clause
4
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Compound sentences
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- Contains at least two independent clauses
- Joined by a coordinating conjunction or conjunctive adverb
- Usually has a comma or semicolon
5
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Complex sentences
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- Contains at least one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
- Dependent clause gives extra details
- Joined by a subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun
- Dependent clause can be at the start, middle or end of a sentence
6
Q
Coordinating conjunction
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For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
7
Q
Conjunctive adverb
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However
Then
Also
Hence
Thereafter
Meanwhile
Therefore
Next
8
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Subordinating conjunction
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When
Where
While
Whenever
Because
Even
If
After
Since
Unless
9
Q
Relative pronoun
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Who
Which
What
Why
When
Whom
Whose
That
Where
10
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Compound-complex sentences
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- Combining compound and complex sentences
- At least two independent clauses (compound)
- At least one dependent clause (complex)
