Types of sentences and concord Flashcards
What are the three types of sentences?
Complex sentences
Compound sentences
Simple sentences
what types of sentences only contain one finite verb?
Simple sentences
what is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?
They connect words, phrases, or clauses together.
what does “FANBOYSS” stand for?
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
Semi-colon
what is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?
A compound sentence contains two or more main clauses while a complex sentence only contains one main clause and should at least
what is a compound sentence?
A sentence comprised of two or more main clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions and can also contain subordinate clauses
what type of sentence is this and why?
Although the plot of the movie was boring, it had awesome special effects so that is why I watched it to the end.
This is a compound sentence because in contains two main clauses
what type of sentence is this and why?
Although the plot of the movie was boring, it had awesome special effects.
This is a complex sentence because it has only one main clause (it had awesome special effects) and one subordinate clause (Although the plot of the movie was boring)
What type of sentence is this and why?
The doll in the corner of the room, next to the broom and the mirror looks a little creepy
This is a simple sentence because it has one main clause(The doll looks a little creepy) and two prepositional phrases(in the corner of the room) and (next to the broom and the mirror*)
What are relative pronouns
pronouns that can be used to create complex sentences
You sound like the type of guy that reminds the teacher to assign homework.
what type of sentence is this and why
This is a complex sentence because it uses the relative pronoun “that” to join the subordinate clause “that reminds the teacher” to the main clause “You sound like the type of guy.”
What happens if you use a plural finite verb for a singular subject?
A concord error.
Fix this sentence so it agrees with the subject.
“I think kittens is adorable!”
I think kittens are adorable!
