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What is a simple sentence?
What is a simple sentence?
One independent clause and no dependent clauses.
What is a complex sentence?
What is a complex sentence?
One independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
What is a compound-complex sentence?
What is a compound-complex sentence?
At least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
What is a compound sentence?
What is a compound sentence?
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What is an independent clause?
What is an independent clause?
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What is a dependent clause?
What is a dependent clause?
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What type of sentence is 'I was born on Chinese New Year.'?
What type of sentence is 'I was born on Chinese New Year.'?
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What type of sentence is 'I was happy because I was always loved and respected.'?
What type of sentence is 'I was happy because I was always loved and respected.'?
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What type of sentence is 'They hoped that I would be the happiest girl in the world.'?
What type of sentence is 'They hoped that I would be the happiest girl in the world.'?
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What type of sentence is 'We dropped our books and rushed out with her.'?
What type of sentence is 'We dropped our books and rushed out with her.'?
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What type of sentence is 'Someone told me that the principal wanted to see me.'?
What type of sentence is 'Someone told me that the principal wanted to see me.'?
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What type of sentence is 'Principal Long told us that it would be competitive.'?
What type of sentence is 'Principal Long told us that it would be competitive.'?
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What type of sentence is 'As it turned out, I came down with a fever, so I stayed home for ten days.'?
What type of sentence is 'As it turned out, I came down with a fever, so I stayed home for ten days.'?
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What type of sentence is 'Like a tree with only one trunk.'?
What type of sentence is 'Like a tree with only one trunk.'?
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What type of sentence is 'The man kept arching his foot, as if the pebbles on the sidewalk hurt him.'?
What type of sentence is 'The man kept arching his foot, as if the pebbles on the sidewalk hurt him.'?
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Study Notes
Sentence Types Overview
- Simple Sentence: Contains one independent clause with no dependent clauses.
- Compound Sentence: Features at least two independent clauses without any dependent clauses.
- Complex Sentence: Composed of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
- Compound-Complex Sentence: Includes at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
Independent and Dependent Clauses
- Independent Clause: A complete clause that can stand alone as a sentence.
- Dependent Clause: Requires attachment to an independent clause for completeness.
Example Sentences
- Simple: "I was born on Chinese New Year."
- Complex: "They hoped that I would be the happiest girl in the world."
- Compound: "I recognized Wang Qi, and I knew Xiao-fan, though I didn't know the other boy."
- Compound-Complex: "Although the boy tried twice, the girl waved her scissors with unconcealed delight, and she deftly cut the man's pants leg open."
Sentence Fragments
- Fragment: An incomplete thought that cannot stand alone as a sentence, e.g., "Like a tree with only one trunk."
Sentence Examples by Type
- Simple: Short, straightforward statements, e.g., "The office door was heavy."
- Complex: More elaborate with conditions or time references, e.g., "When the Liberation Army woman saw my back bend, she just loved it."
- Compound: Combines two complete ideas, e.g., "My mouth was full, so I stretched out my arm."
- Compound-Complex: A mix of both compound and complex sentences, e.g., "As it turned out, I came down with a fever, so I stayed home for ten days."
Additional Key Points
- The ability to identify sentence types helps improve writing clarity and complexity.
- Understanding the structure of sentences can aid in both writing and understanding narrative flow.
- Practicing with various sentence types enhances linguistic versatility and expression.
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Test your understanding of the various sentence types including simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences. This quiz will assess your knowledge of independent and dependent clauses through examples and definitions.
