sentence types Flashcards

types of sentences (8 cards)

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Simple sentence

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A sentence with one independent clause and no dependent clause

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Compound sentence

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A sentence with multiple independent clauses but no dependent clauses

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Complex sentence

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A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause

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Compound-complex sentence

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A sentence with multiple independent clauses and at least one dependent clause

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My aunt enjoyed the hayride.

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Simple sentence

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She enjoyed movies, but she preferred to read.

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Compound sentence

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The dog barked when the delivery truck arrived.

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Complex sentence

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After a long day at work, Mary drank coffee and went home to study.

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Compound-complex sentence

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