Sentence Types

Question 1

Phrase

Answer 1

A group of words WITHOUT a subject and verb

Question 2

Clause

Answer 2

A group of words THAT HAS a subject and verb/ predicate

Question 3

Independent clause / basic sentence

Answer 3

Makes sense on its own; can stand alone

Question 4

Dependent clause / subordinate clause

Answer 4

Depends on the independent clause or basic sentence for meaning.

Question 5

Simple or Basic Sentence

Answer 5

Contains ONE MAIN CLAUSE / IDEA

Ex. Musicians played. (One subjects, one predicate)

Question 6

Compound Sentence

Answer 6

Contains TWO OR MORE MAIN CLAUSES

• Main clauses are usually connected by a COMMA and a COORDINATING CONJUCTION
  - and, but, or, nor, yet, for, so
• Main clauses can also be connected by a semi-colon
• Main clauses can be connected by a semi-colon and a conductive adverb (however, therefore, nevertheless, because, if, although)

Ex. Many popular bands play rock and roll, but others play pop music.

Question 7

Complex Sentence

Answer 7

Has ONE INDEPENDENT clause / basic sentence