Sentence structure and types (more important) Flashcards
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Simple sentences
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Has only one independent clause
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Compound sentences
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Has two independent clauses + fanboys
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Complex sentences
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Has one independent and one dependent clause + subordinating conjunction
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Compound - Complex sentence
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Has two independent and one dependent clause + fanboys
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Independent clause
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Also known as a main clause, it can stand complete as a sentence on its own. Contains a subject a verb and is a complete thought
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Dependent clause
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Also known as a subordinate clause, its cannot stand on its own. MUST be connected to a Independent clause to form a sentence