14 Questions
What type of sentence structure consists of 2 or more independent clauses?
Compound
Which type of conjunction is used to connect dependent to independent clauses?
Subordinating conjunctions
When combining two sentences using a semi-colon, where does the semi-colon come in relation to the adverbial conjunction?
Before the adverbial conjunction
Which word introduces a dependent clause and connects it to an independent clause?
That
In a sentence, which part represents 'what/WHO we're talking about'?
Subject
Which clause is considered a complete thought?
Independent clause
What type of sentence structure consists of 1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause?
Complex
What is the function of subordinating conjunctions in a sentence?
Introduce a dependent clause and connect it to an independent clause
Which of the following words is a relative pronoun used to introduce an adjective clause?
Who
How are coordinating conjunctions typically used in a sentence?
To connect two independent clauses
What role do adverbial conjunctions play in connecting sentences?
Transition between independent clauses
When should semi-colons be used in writing?
Before an adverbial conjunction
Which word represents 'what/WHO we're talking about' in a sentence?
Noun
What type of sentence structure consists of 2 independent clauses and a dependent clause?
Compound complex
Study Notes
Sentence Structure
- A compound sentence consists of 2 or more independent clauses.
Conjunctions
- Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect dependent clauses to independent clauses.
- Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.
- Adverbial conjunctions connect sentences and indicate a relationship between them.
Sentence Components
- A dependent clause is introduced by a subordinating conjunction and connects to an independent clause.
- An independent clause represents a complete thought.
- A noun or pronoun represents 'what/WHO we're talking about' in a sentence (subject).
Clause Types
- A complex sentence consists of 1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause.
- A compound-complex sentence consists of 2 independent clauses and a dependent clause.
Punctuation
- Semi-colons are used to separate two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning.
- A semi-colon comes before an adverbial conjunction when combining two sentences.
Pronouns
- Relative pronouns, such as 'who', introduce an adjective clause.
Sentence Function
- Subordinating conjunctions connect dependent clauses to independent clauses.
- Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.
- Adverbial conjunctions connect sentences and indicate a relationship between them.
- Semi-colons are used to separate two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning.
Test your knowledge on sentence types including simple, compound, complex, and compound complex sentences, as well as clauses like independent and dependent clauses. Learn about subjects, predicates, and subordinating conjunctions in sentences.
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