1. B. a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
2. D. two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
Which option describes a complex sentence?
A. a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined with a comma and a conjunction
B. a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
C. a sentence that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought
D. a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
Which option best describes a compound-complex sentence?
A. an independent and dependent clause
B. a subject and a verb
C. two or more independent clauses joined with a conjunction and a comma
D. two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
Answer all of them
2. D. two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
F - for
A - and
N - nor
B - but
O - or
Y - yet
S - so
Joe has enough money to buy the soccer ball or the soccer video game.
Which type of relationship does the conjunction โorโ suggest?
A. a cause and effect
B. a choice
C. an outcome
D. a reason
I wanted to buy the movie, but I was a dollar short.
Which type of relationship does the conjunction but signal in the sentence?
A. contrasting outcome
B. gives a reason
C. additional information
D. rejection
2. A. contrasting outcome
A simple sentence is an _________________ _____________, which means that it includes a subject and verb and can stand alone as a sentence.
A _________________ __________________ is a sentence with at least two independent clauses joined by a ________________________.
You might use a ___________ _______________ which includes an independent clause and at least one ______________ _____________.
A ____________ _______________ _____________ also can be used to provide descriptive details when communicating thoughts and ideas.
Each type of _______________ can help you interact well with others and express relationships between ideas.
A **compound sentence** is a sentence with at least two independent clauses joined by a **conjunction**.
You might use a **complex sentence** which includes an independent clause and at least one **dependent clause**.
A **compound-complex sentence** also can be used to provide descriptive details when communicating thoughts and ideas.
Each type of **sentence** can help you interact well with others and express relationships between ideas.
Independent Clause -
Dependent Clause -
Dependent Clause: A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It relies on an independent clause for its meaning and cannot stand alone as a sentence.
Sentence Structure
How Sentence Structure can be used
Your OWN example sentence
Simple Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound Sentence
Simple Sentence - Basic sentence structure consisting of a single independent clause that expresses a complete thought. - The dog barks loudly at night.
Complex Sentence - Contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. - While Mary was studying for her exam, her friend called to invite her to a party.
Compound Sentence - Consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon. - I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining heavily.