Types of sentences Flashcards
Simple sentences consist of a ___ and ____
Subject and predicate
The following is a ___ sentence
The boy fell down the stairs.
Simple
What is a predicate?
Everything that follows the subject, including the verb
A compound sentence contains ____ which are joined by a conjunction
Two independent (stand-alone) clauses
Which are coordinating conjunctions?
For And Nor But Or Yet So
The following is a ___ sentence
She told him she could not go to the party, so he asked her sister instead.
Compound
A complex Sentence contains ______
An independent clause joined to one or more dependent clauses by a subordinating conjunction
A dependent clause lacks a ___ or a ____
**sometimes it can have both, but not express a complete thought
Subject or a verb
Subordinating conjunctions include:
As Because Since After Although When That
The following is a ____ sentence
James took care of our dog while we were on holiday.
Complex
The following is a ____ sentence
Please fetch the books from the shelf in the corner.
Simple
The following is a ____ sentence
It was raining, but the soccer match continued.
Compound
The following is a ____ sentence
He has been more cheerful since retirement.
Complex
