Sentence Types Flashcards
1
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Simple Sentences
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- contains a subject and a verb
- expresses a single complete thought that can stand on its own
Eg. The baby cried for food.
Miss Pownall’s students always completed their homework.
2
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- contains a subject and a verb
- expresses a single complete thought that can stand on its own
Eg. The baby cried for food.
Miss Pownall’s students always completed their homework.
A
Simple Sentence
3
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Compound Sentence
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- has 2 independent clauses
- basically, contains 2 simple sentences
- joined by a conjunction
Eg. The shoplifter had stolen clothes, so he ran from the police.
4
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- has 2 independent clauses
- basically, contains 2 simple sentences
- joined by a conjunction
Eg. The shoplifter had stolen clothes, so he ran from the police.
A
Compound Sentence
5
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Complex Sentence
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- independent clause, joined by one or more dependent clauses
- always has a subordinating conjunction, OR a relative pronoun
Eg. After eating lunch at the restaurant, Tim went to exercise at the gym.
6
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- independent clause, joined by one or more dependent clauses
- always has a subordinating conjunction, OR a relative pronoun
Eg. After eating lunch at the restaurant, Tim went to exercise at the gym.
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Complex Sentence
