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Types of sentences
Clauses
Subjects and Verbs
Simple and Compound
Complex &
Compound Complex
100

A sentence with one independent clause.

What is a simple sentence?

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

The subject of the sentence is? Over the weekend, Sarah and Bridget saw a movie.

What is Sarah and Bridget?

100
A compound sentence could be combined using 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
2 independent clauses with 1 dependent clause is?

What is compound complex?

200
This clause makes a complete sentence because it is a complete thought.
What is an independent clause?
200

The verbs of the sentence is? Over the weekend, Sarah and Bridget saw a movie.

What is saw?

200
Two simple sentences could be combined using this form of punctuation.
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

The man walked to the store and bought milk is what type of sentence? 

What is a simple 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

The subject of the sentence is? Watching the stars, the scientist discovered the constellation. 

What is the scientist?

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

Even though I wanted to get ice cream, I bought the healthy option instead. What type of sentence is this?

What is a complex sentence?

400

The dependent clause in this sentence is? The shoes were dirty because it was muddy outside.

What is because it was muddy outside?

400

The predicate(s) of the sentence is? As soon as the game ended, the team shook hands and said good game.

What is shook and said?

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

All compound sentences have what 3 parts? 

What is 2 independent clauses and a FANBOYS?

500

The independent clause of the sentence is? Although she did not study, she got a good grade on her test.

What is she got a good grade on her test?

500

The predicate of the sentence is? Running quickly, the girl decided to stop because she needed a break. 

What is decided?

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?