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Sentences in English are traditionally described as ______, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
Sentences in English are traditionally described as ______, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
simple
A simple sentence has a single - combination.
A simple sentence has a single - combination.
subject-verb
A simple sentence may have more than one ______: Lola and Tony drove home.
A simple sentence may have more than one ______: Lola and Tony drove home.
subject
A simple sentence may have more than one ______: The children smiled and waved at us.
A simple sentence may have more than one ______: The children smiled and waved at us.
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A simple sentence may have several ______ and ______: Manny, Kira, and Jack lubricated my car, replaced the oil filter, and cleaned the spark plugs.
A simple sentence may have several ______ and ______: Manny, Kira, and Jack lubricated my car, replaced the oil filter, and cleaned the spark plugs.
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Study Notes
Sentence Structures
- Sentences can be categorized as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex based on their structure.
- A simple sentence consists of a single subject-predicate combination, which conveys a complete thought.
Characteristics of Simple Sentences
- Multiple subjects can exist within a simple sentence, as seen in "Lola and Tony drove home," where both Lola and Tony are subjects.
- More than one verb can be present, illustrated by "The children smiled and waved at us," indicating multiple actions taken by the single subject.
- Simple sentences can contain several subjects and verbs, demonstrated by "Manny, Kira, and Jack lubricated my car, replaced the oil filter, and cleaned the spark plugs," showcasing a series of subjects performing different actions.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the four traditional sentence patterns in English with this quiz. Learn about simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences, and improve your understanding of sentence structure.
