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How many subordinate clauses are in a simple sentence?
The simplest sentence consists of only a subject and a predicate (a noun and a verb) and is only one clause."Scott ran." is an example of such a sentence. It has one noun (Scott), one verb (ran), and is an independent clause (it stands alone as a sentence).A slightly more complex sentence can have two clauses as is evidenced by the following modification to the earlier example:"Scott ran, and he made it in time." The original sentence now contains two clauses (an independent one and a subordinate one).In general, though, "simple sentence" usually refers to a sentence with only one clause.
What is a complex sentence?
a sentence containing a subordinate clause or clauses.
How do you determine a main clause and subordinate clause in one sentence?
Subordinate and independent clauses can be use in the following sentence: As it is quite cloudy today, we may have a downpour. In the sentence, 'As it is quite cloudy today' is a subordinate clause as it cannot stand alone, and 'we may have a downpour' is an independent clause which can stand on its own.
Compound sentences and complex sentences use while a simple sentence uses?
At least two clauses; one clause
A compound sentence consists of?
A compound complex sentence must contain at least two independent clauses, linked by a conjunction (or punctuation that functions as a conjunction), and at least one dependent clause. For example: 'I waited an hour and a half for my sister; she finally turned up at ten o'clock, when I had given her up for lost.' First independent clause: 'I waited an hour and a half for my sister;' Second independent clause: 'she finally turned up at ten o'clock,' Dependent clause: 'when I had given her up for lost.' This could also be written as 'I waited an hour and a half for my sister, and she finally turned up at ten o'clock, when I had given her up for lost.'
What is meant by a sentence?
A simple sentence has one clause. and no subordinate clauses e.g. I like coffee.A complex sentence has an independent (main) clause, and at least one dependent (subordinate) clause e.g. I like coffee, but I prefer it black with no sugar.
What is meant by a complex sentence?
A simple sentence has one clause. and no subordinate clauses e.g. I like coffee.A complex sentence has an independent (main) clause, and at least one dependent (subordinate) clause e.g. I like coffee, but I prefer it black with no sugar.
Does a coordinating conjunction introduce a subordinate clause?
No... Subordinate conjunctions (i.e. if, because, although, while, when, et cetera) begin subordinate clauses, at least when those subordinate clauses function as adverbs...
What is a complex setence?
A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. The independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while the dependent clause(s) rely on the independent clause for meaning.
How many subordinate clauses are in a simple sentence?
The simplest sentence consists of only a subject and a predicate (a noun and a verb) and is only one clause."Scott ran." is an example of such a sentence. It has one noun (Scott), one verb (ran), and is an independent clause (it stands alone as a sentence).A slightly more complex sentence can have two clauses as is evidenced by the following modification to the earlier example:"Scott ran, and he made it in time." The original sentence now contains two clauses (an independent one and a subordinate one).In general, though, "simple sentence" usually refers to a sentence with only one clause.
What kind of clauses are in a compound sentence?
A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses but no subordinate clauses (which are only in complex or compound-complex sentences).
What kind of sentence structures needs at least one independent clause and one subordinate clause?
A. Complex sentence "Apex"
What is a complex sentence?
a sentence containing a subordinate clause or clauses.
How do you determine a main clause and subordinate clause in one sentence?
Subordinate and independent clauses can be use in the following sentence: As it is quite cloudy today, we may have a downpour. In the sentence, 'As it is quite cloudy today' is a subordinate clause as it cannot stand alone, and 'we may have a downpour' is an independent clause which can stand on its own.
What is an independent clause sentence?
A sentence has a subject and a verb. It is a complete thought and can stand on it's own. A clause is not a complete thought. It is missing a subject or verb. It cannot stand on it's own.
How do you find a clause in a sentence?
Recognize a clause when you see one. Clauses come in four types: main [or independent], subordinate [or dependent], relative [or adjective], and noun. Every clause has at least a subject and a verb. Other characteristics will help you distinguish one type of clause from another.
What is the difference between simple and compound sentence?
A simple sentence only has one independent clause and no dependent clauses. A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses and can also have a dependent clause. The two independent clauses of a compound sentence are joined by a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or).Simple sentence example: I am walking.Compound sentence example: I am walking, but my friend is running.
