english test Flashcards
(7 cards)
what is “Simple Sentence”?
Contains one main clause (subject + verb) and expresses a complete thought.
Example: “Susan is an avid reader.”
what is “Compound Sentence?”
Has two or more main clauses, often connected by a conjunction like “and” or “but.”
Example: “Bilal cut the grass, and Henrietta raked the leaves.”
think of “but, and”
what is “Loose Sentence”?
Begins with the main idea, followed by additional details. It can be grammatically complete before the end.
Example: “We bashed the piñata for 15 minutes without denting it, although at least we avoided denting one another’s craniums.”
what is “Balanced Sentence”?
Contains two parts with similar grammatical structure, balanced around punctuation or a conjunction.
Example: “Joe’s unusual security system invited burglars and scared off friends.”
what is “Periodic Sentence”?
Delays the main point until the end to create suspense.
Example: “Following my mother’s repeated threats, I declared it was time
what is “Cumulative Sentence”?
Begins with the main idea and adds details around it for emphasis or precision.
Example: “Eyes squinting, puffy, always on alert, he showed off the effe
what is “Parallelism”?
Repeats similar grammatical structures in a sentence or consecutive sentences for emphasis.
Example: “I came. I saw. I conquered.”
