Types of Sentences Flashcards
A sentence that combines two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction like “and” or “but” is called a ___________________________
compound sentence.
In a _________________ sentence, both parts of the sentence would be complete sentences if you took them apart.
compound sentence
A sentence that has two clauses: a dependent clause and an independent clause is called a _________________ sentence.
complex
A __________sentence contains only one clause, with a single subject and predicate.
simple
A(n) _____________________ clause is the part of the sentence that could stand alone and still be a complete sentence.
independent
A __________________ clause is not a complete sentence on its own. It needs the other clause to be a full sentence.
dependent
Complex sentence are joined by ___________________________
words
AAAWWUBBIS
AAAWWUBBIS stands for:
After
Although
As
When
While
Until
Because
Before
If
Since
Compound sentences are joined by __________________.
FANBOYS
FANBOYS stands for
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
Coordinating conjunctions join two independent clauses to make a compound sentence. The way to remember these words is ______________________
FANBOYS
Do complex sentences use FANBOYS or AAAWWUBBIS words?
AAAWWUBBIS
Do compound sentences use FANBOYS or AAAWWUBBIS words? n
FANBOYS
