Directions: Please write or type the definitions in your own words for each word below.
PLEASE DO NOT COPY and PASTE.
Phrase - a group of words that does not contain both a subject and a verb. Example: in the yard
Independent Clause - (sometimes called a main clause) contains a subject and a verb, and it can stand alone as a sentence. Example: we relax
Dependent Clause - (sometimes called a subordinate clause) contains a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone as sentence. Example: after we finish our work
Simple Sentence -
Complex Sentence -
Compound Sentence -
Compound-Complex Sentence -
Simple Sentence - a sentence that consists of only one independent clause, with a subject and a verb. Example: The dog barked.
Complex Sentence - a sentence that consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
Compound Sentence - a sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses, often connected by coordinating conjunctions like "and," "but," or "or." Example: I wanted to go to the beach, but it was too cold.
Compound-Complex Sentence - a sentence that consists of at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: While I was cooking dinner, my husband set the table, and my children played outside.