Sentence Types Flashcards
1
Q
Simple sentence
A
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 complete their homework.
2
Q
Compound sentence
A
Has two individual clauses
Basically, contains two simple sentences
Joined by a conjunction
Eg. The shoplifter had stolen clothes, so he ran from the
police
3
Q
Complex sentences
A
Independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses
Always has a subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun
Eg. Before going to the park, Aili had to pick something up from the shops
