types of sentences Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three types of sentences
A
simple
compound
complex
2
Q
describe simple
A
one main clause and one finite verb
3
Q
describe compound
A
2 or more main clauses
2 or more finite verbs
joined by CO ORDINATING conjunction
4
Q
describe complex
A
main and subordinate clauses
joined by subordinating conjunction
5
Q
what’s a clause
A
group of words with a finite verb
6
Q
what does a main clause consist of
A
finite verb and subject
7
Q
what does a subordinate clause consist of
A
always begins with sub conjunction or relative pronoun
8
Q
what are the co ordinating conjunctions
A
F for
A and
N nor
B but
O or
Y yet
S so
9
Q
describe sub conjunctions
A
every other conjunction
-starts either at beginning of sentence or in between clauses
