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What are the four types of sentences?
What are the four types of sentences?
What does a simple sentence contain?
What does a simple sentence contain?
One independent clause and no dependent clause.
What does a compound sentence contain?
What does a compound sentence contain?
Two or more independent clauses and no dependent clauses.
What characterizes a complex sentence?
What characterizes a complex sentence?
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What is unique about a compound-complex sentence?
What is unique about a compound-complex sentence?
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The sentence 'Lawrence caught the ball but then dropped it.' is a simple sentence.
The sentence 'Lawrence caught the ball but then dropped it.' is a simple sentence.
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The sentence 'When we go to New York, we are going to see the statue of liberty.' is a compound sentence.
The sentence 'When we go to New York, we are going to see the statue of liberty.' is a compound sentence.
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The sentence 'When Bill left, he forgot to turn off the lights, but he locked the door.' is a compound-complex sentence.
The sentence 'When Bill left, he forgot to turn off the lights, but he locked the door.' is a compound-complex sentence.
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What kind of sentence is 'the whistle blew, the drum rolled, and the crowd cheered.'?
What kind of sentence is 'the whistle blew, the drum rolled, and the crowd cheered.'?
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What type of sentence is 'When we go to New York, we are going to see the statue of liberty.'?
What type of sentence is 'When we go to New York, we are going to see the statue of liberty.'?
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Study Notes
Sentence Types
- Four main types of sentences: simple, complex, compound, and compound-complex.
Simple Sentence
- Comprises one independent clause; lacks any dependent clauses.
Complex Sentence
- Contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Compound Sentence
- Consists of two or more independent clauses; does not have dependent clauses.
Compound-Complex Sentence
- Incorporates two or more independent clauses along with at least one dependent clause.
Examples
- "Lawrence caught the ball but then dropped it." is an example of a simple sentence.
- "The whistle blew, the drum rolled, and the crowd cheered." illustrates a compound sentence structure.
- "When we go to New York, we are going to see the Statue of Liberty." exemplifies a complex sentence.
- "When Bill left, he forgot to turn off the lights, but he locked the door." shows a compound-complex sentence.
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Test your knowledge on the four types of sentences: simple, complex, compound, and compound-complex. This quiz provides definitions and classifications to enhance your understanding of sentence structure. Perfect for language arts students or anyone looking to improve their writing skills.
