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Clauses
Clause Types
Simple and Compound
Complex &
Compound Complex
100
This group of words contains both a verb and a subject; it is used as a complete sentence or part of it.
What is a clause?
100
An adjective clause is usually introduced by these pronouns.
What is relative?
100

A compound sentence uses a comma and this conjunction.

What is a coordinating conjunction?

100

A complex sentence is created using a combination of these two types of clauses.

What is subordinate and independent?

200
This clause makes a complete sentence because it is a complete thought.
What is an independent clause?
200
Adjective clauses usually answer these two questions.
What is which one and what kind?
200

A compound sentence uses this punctuation when a conjunction is not used.

What is a semicolon?

200

This sentence type must contain at least two or more independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.

What is a compound complex sentence?

300
This clause cannot stand by itself to create a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought.
What is a subordinate clause?
300
Adverb clauses begin with these conjunction types.
What are subordinating conjunctions?
300

Either Ana or Lee will sing the opening song for the fair. --- This sentence contains this structure.

What is simple?

300

Easter Island, which is also known as Rapa Nui, is a small Polynesian island in the South Pacific.--- This sentence has this sentence structure.

What is complex?

400
This type of subordinate clause is used to modify a noun or pronoun.
What is an adjective clause?
400
Adverb clauses usually answer these questions.
What is how, when, where, why?
400

A variety of fruits and vegetables should be a part of everyone's diet, for they supply many important vitamins.--- This sentence has this structure.

What is compound?

400

The statues, which are called moai, were carved out of volcanic rock, and some of them were placed upright on platforms called ahu.---This sentence has this structure.

What is compound complex?

500
This subordinate clause modifies a verb, an adjective, or an adverb.
What is an adverb clause?
500
When these two clauses are at the beginning of a sentence, they are immediately followed by this form of punctuation.
What is a comma?
500
Its beautiful woods and relaxing outdoor activities are just a few minutes from our apartment. --- This sentence has this structure.
What is simple?
500

When the British explorer Captain Cook visited the island in 1774, he noticed that many of the statues had been overturned.--- This sentence has this structure.

What is complex?