Understanding Simple and Complex Sentences
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Which sentence is a complex sentence with a relative clause?

  • The cat sat on the mat.
  • The cat ate the fish, then it went to sleep.
  • I saw a cat that was black. (correct)
  • The cat ran away, and the dog chased after it.

    • What type of clause is used in the sentence: "I went out because it was a beautiful day"?

  • Completive clause
  • Coordination clause
  • Relative clause
  • Circumstantial clause (correct)

    • Which sentence uses coordination to connect two propositions?

  • I went to the store, which was right next to my house.
  • I went to the store, because I needed some milk.
  • I went to the store; I needed some milk.
  • I went to the store, but it was closed. (correct)

    • Which sentence demonstrates the use of a completive clause?

    <p>I wonder if you have read this book. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these sentences uses juxtaposition to connect two propositions?

    <p>I am hungry: I haven't eaten all day. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of circumstantial clause expresses a condition?

    <p>If I am tired, I will go to bed early. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which conjunction is not used to introduce a circumstantial clause?

    <p>who (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence with an adverbial conjunction?

    <p>I went to the beach, therefore I got sunburnt. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Simple Sentence

    • A simple sentence contains a single conjugated verb.
    • A simple sentence contains a single proposition.
    • Example: "Victor Hugo is a great writer"

    Complex Sentence

    • A complex sentence has at least two conjugated verbs.
    • A complex sentence contains at least two propositions.
    • Example: "Alice read the poem"

    Connecting Propositions

    • Three ways to connect propositions in a complex sentence: juxtaposition, coordination, and subordination.

    Juxtaposition

    • Connected propositions with a punctuation mark, such as a semicolon or colon.
    • Example: "Jean is happy; he did his homework"

    Coordination

    • Connected propositions with coordinating conjunctions: but, or, yet, and, nor, for, or adverbial conjunctions: also, then, however, thus, therefore, furthermore, in addition.
    • Example: "Jean is happy because he did his homework"

    Subordination

    • A dependent proposition that connects to a main proposition.
    • The dependent proposition has a specific syntactic function.
    • Three types of subordinate clauses: completive, relative, and circumstantial.

    Completive Clause

    • Introduced by a subordinating conjunction: that, what, whether.
    • Example: "You must have thought that I would kill you"

    Relative Clause

    • Introduced by a simple or compounded relative pronoun: who, whom, what, whose, which, where.
    • Completes a noun or noun phrase (antecedent).
    • Example: "I have a book that I really like"

    Circumstantial Clause

    • Introduced by a subordinating conjunction.
    • Function as adverbial complements.
    • Several types of circumstantial clauses based on their function:
      • Time: when, while, before, after...
      • Cause: because, since, as...
      • Consequence: so that, consequently, therefore...
      • Condition: if, unless, in case, provided that...
      • Purpose: so that, in order that, lest...
      • Opposition: although, even though, despite the fact that...
    • Example: "I went out because it was a beautiful day"

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    This quiz covers the differences between simple and complex sentences, including their definitions and examples. Learn how to connect propositions using juxtaposition, coordination, and subordination. Test your knowledge on sentence structure and composition.

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