Sentence Structure Flashcards
0
Q
compound sentence
A
two or more independent clauses joined together
1
Q
simple sentence
A
contains one independent clause only
The parts of a simple sentence may, however, be compound
2
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complex sentence
A
one independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses(dependent clauses)
3
Q
compound-complex sentence
A
two or ,ore independent clauses and one or more subordinate clauses(dependent clauses)
4
Q
clause
A
group of words that contains a verb and a subject
5
Q
independent clause
A
can stand as a sentence itself
6
Q
dependent clause
A
cannot stand alone as a sentence
does not express a complete thought
leaves you wondering “then what”
usually begins with subordinating conjunctions
7
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phrase
A
does not have a subject or a predicate
