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Sentence Structure Flashcards

1
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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

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True or False: A sentence must always contain a subject and a verb.

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True

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Fill in the blank: A __________ is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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subject

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What is the function of the verb in a sentence?

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The verb expresses the action or state of being.

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5
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Identify the type of sentence: ‘She runs every morning.’

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Declarative sentence

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What do we call a sentence that asks a question?

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Interrogative sentence

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True or False: An imperative sentence gives a command.

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True

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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9
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Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: ‘I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.’

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but

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Fill in the blank: A __________ clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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dependent

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12
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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates the structure of the sentence.

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13
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Identify the type of clause: ‘Although it was raining.’

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Dependent clause

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14
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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause.

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True or False: All sentences must contain a direct object.

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False

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives describe or modify nouns.

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17
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Fill in the blank: The __________ of a sentence indicates the action or state of being.

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verb

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18
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What are the four main types of sentences?

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Declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.

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19
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Identify the subject in the sentence: ‘The cat slept on the mat.’

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The cat

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark.

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True or False: A sentence can have multiple subjects.

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True

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22
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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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23
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is a word that connects clauses or sentences.

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conjunction

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24
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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks either a subject or a verb.

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25
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Identify the type of sentence: ‘Do you like ice cream?’

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Interrogative sentence

26
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What is a direct object?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb.

27
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True or False: Every sentence must express a complete thought.

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True

28
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What is the purpose of a subject complement?

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A subject complement renames or describes the subject.

29
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Fill in the blank: The __________ of a sentence provides additional information about the verb.

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complement

30
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What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?

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A clause contains a subject and a verb, while a phrase does not.

31
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Identify the type of sentence: ‘Watch out!’

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Exclamatory sentence

32
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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

33
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True or False: Dependent clauses can function as complete sentences.

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False

34
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What is an indirect object?

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An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that indicates to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done.

35
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Fill in the blank: __________ sentences contain one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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Simple

36
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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

37
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Identify the verb in the sentence: ‘The dog barked loudly.’

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barked

38
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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number.

39
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True or False: An imperative sentence can end with a period or an exclamation mark.

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True

40
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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

41
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Fill in the blank: The __________ of a sentence is the part that tells what the subject does.

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predicate

42
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What is the role of an adverb in a sentence?

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An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, often indicating manner, place, time, or degree.

43
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Identify the type of sentence: ‘I can’t believe you did that!’

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Exclamatory sentence

44
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What is the purpose of a semicolon in a sentence?

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A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses.

45
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True or False: A sentence can begin with a conjunction.

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True

46
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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions connect an independent clause with a dependent clause.

47
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is a word that modifies a noun.

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adjective

48
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What is the difference between active and passive voice?

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In active voice, the subject performs the action; in passive voice, the subject receives the action.

49
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Identify the type of sentence: ‘Please pass the salt.’

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Imperative sentence

50
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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase consists of a gerund and any modifiers or complements.

51
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True or False: Every sentence must have a minimum of two clauses.

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False

52
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What is a noun clause?

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A noun clause functions as a noun within a sentence.

53
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Fill in the blank: __________ clauses can stand alone as complete sentences.

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Independent

54
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What is the purpose of an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark indicates strong emotion or emphasis.

55
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Identify the subject in the sentence: ‘The team won the championship.’

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The team

56
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What is a parenthetical expression?

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A parenthetical expression adds extra information but is not essential to the main point of the sentence.

57
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True or False: A complex sentence can contain more than one independent clause.

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False

58
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What is an infinitive phrase?

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An infinitive phrase consists of ‘to’ plus the base form of a verb and any modifiers.

59
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Fill in the blank: A __________ sentence expresses a wish or desire.

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subjunctive

60
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What is the role of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

61
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Identify the type of sentence: ‘I love studying languages.’

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Declarative sentence

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