Types Of Sentences Flashcards
1
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Simple sentence
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Contains a subject and a verb.
Stand in its own (independent clause).
Eg: The baby cried for food
2
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Compound sentence
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Has two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Basically two simple sentences.
Eg The shoplifter had stolen clothes, so he ran from the police.
(Independent). (Conjunction). (Dependent)
3
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Complex sentence
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Independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses.
Always has a subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun.
Eg: After eating lunch at the restaurant, Tim went to exercise at the gym.
