Sentence Structure Flashcards

1
Q

simple

A

• made up of a single independent (main) clause

• may have introductory phrases, but the introductory phrase is part of the predicate

Example:
1. Ben usually wears his heavy coat in the winter.
2. In the winter, Ben usually wears his heavy coat.

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2
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compound sentence

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  • two or more independent clauses
  • joined by a coordinate conjunction (FANBOYS) or by a semicolon
    ° For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet,
    So = FANBOYS

Example:
We saw the flash of lightning, and seconds later we heard a rumble of thunder.

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3
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complex sentence

A
  • contains an independent clause
  • one or more dependent (subordinate) clauses

Example:
If she ever gets the chance, Terri would love to visit the Egyptian pyramids.

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compound - complex sentence

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  • contains two or more independent clauses
  • one or more dependent (subordinate) clauses

Example:
After Samantha left work, she stopped at the bank, and then she went to the gym.

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