Sentence Structures Flashcards
1
Q
Types of clauses
A
Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex
2
Q
Simple Sentence
A
One independent clause and no dependent clause
3
Q
Compound Sentence
A
Two or more independent clauses but no subordinate clauses
4
Q
Three ways of joining independent clauses
A
Comma and coordinating conjunctions (FANBOY)
Semicolon
Semicolon, conjunctive adverb, comma
5
Q
Complex Sentence
A
One independent clause and at least one subordinate clause
6
Q
Compound-Complex
A
Two or more independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.
7
Q
What is the structure of a sentence determined by?
A
The number and types of clauses it has
