syntax-types of sentences

Question 1

simple sentence

Answer 1

contain 1 independent clause

Question 2

compound sentence

Answer 2

contains 2 independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) or a ;

Question 3

Complex sentence

Answer 3

contains independent clause and 1+ dependent clauses

Question 4

compound-complex sentences

Answer 4

contain 2+ independent clauses and 1+ dependent clauses

Question 5

periodic sentences

Answer 5

contain independent clause and 1+ dependent clause and don’t make complete sense until end of sentence

Question 6

convoluted sentences

Answer 6

sentences that have dependent clauses inserted in the middle of independent clauses (basically, sentences in which commas are used instead of ()/ where the main clause is interupted)

Question 7

loose sentences

Answer 7

have main clause which is followed by 1+ dependent clauses. If loose sentence has multiple successive clauses, becomes CUMULATIVE

Question 8

declarative

Answer 8

e.g. I like milk.

Question 9

exclamatory

Answer 9

e.g. I like milk!

Question 10

interrogatory

Answer 10

Do you like milk?

Question 11

imperative

Answer 11

Drink the milk.

Question 12

run-ons

Answer 12

sentences that lack proper punctuation and should be broken up in some way

Question 13

independent clause

Answer 13

a clause is a group of words that contains at least one subject and one verb

Question 14

dependent clause

Answer 14

a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought