Sentences And Clauses Flashcards
What is a minor sentence?
A fragmented or incomplete sentence that still conveys meaning.
What is a simple sentence?
A sentence with only one clause.
What is a compound sentence?
Two or more simple sentences joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., “and,” “but”).
What is a complex sentence?
A sentence with a main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
What is a declarative sentence?
A sentence that makes a statement.
What is an imperative sentence?
A sentence that gives a command.
What is an interrogative sentence?
A sentence that asks a question.
What is an exclamatory sentence?
A sentence that ends with an exclamation mark.
What is a subordinate clause?
A clause that cannot stand alone and depends on the main clause to make sense.
What is a coordinating clause?
One of two or more clauses of equal status joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., “and,” “but”).
What is a conditional clause?
A clause that states a hypothesis or condition, often introduced by “if” or “unless.”
What is a concessive clause?
A clause that contrasts two pieces of information, often introduced by “although” or “even though.”
What is a relative clause?
A clause that begins with a relative pronoun (e.g., “who,” “which”) and functions as an adjective.
