The Sentence Flashcards

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Name two things a sentence must have?

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  • A subject (someone or something need to perform the action)
  • A verb (an action needs to take place)
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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a collection of words.

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What is a simple sentence?

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This type of sentence is made up of only one a (a main clause). A simple sentence therefore only has one finite verb.

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What is a compound sentence?

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This type of sentence is made up of two (or more) main clauses. A compound sentence therefore has two (or more) finite verbs. The main clauses are joined together by a co-ordinating conjunction.

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What is the answer if it is a simple sentence?

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This is a simple sentence because it only has one main clause and therefore only one finite verb.

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What is the answer if it is a compound sentence?

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This is a compound sentence because it has two main clauses with a finite verb in each. A co-ordinating conjunction joins the two clauses together.

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