Sentence Types Flashcards
1
Q
What is a simple sentence?
A
A sentence that expresses one complete thought (the train was late)
2
Q
What is a compound sentence?
A
a sentence that connects two independent clauses, typically with a coordinating conjunction like and or but.
3
Q
What is a conditional sentence?
A
A sentence beginning with if you show a consequence (if I had known you were coming, I would’ve baked a cake)
4
Q
What is a complex sentence?
A
A sentence made of multiple clauses to build a detailed scene (because my pizza was late, I had to put it in the microwave)
