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6th Grade-AVL #7

AVL #7 (Clauses, Sentence Purposes, & Sentence Types)

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clause a group of two or more words that has a subject and a predicate
independent clause This is also called a main clause. This clause can stand on its own as a sentence; it contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: Santa Claus rides a sleigh.
dependent clause This is also called a subordinate clause. This clause cannot stand alone as a sentence; it supports a main clause. Example: Since Santa Claus finds another way in when there isn't a chimney.
declarative sentence -makes a statement -ends with a period(.) Example: I ate an extra scoop of ice cream.
exclamatory sentence -expresses strong feeling or emotion -ends with an exclamation point(!) -is an "excited" declarative sentence Example: I feel horrible!
imperative sentence -gives a command or requests an action -ends with a period(.) -subject is an "implied" you Example: Open the door, and go inside.
interrogative sentence -asks a question -ends with a question mark(?) (hint...think of an interrogation) Example: Why didn't you do your chores?
simple sentence -has only one independent (main clause) Example: Goofy ran. Example: The tall, hairy bear scared the campers.
compound sentence -made up of two independent(main) clauses. Example: Goofy ran, and Mickey chased him. Example: The bear scared the campers; he was tall and hairy.
complex sentence -has one independent(main) clause and one or more dependent (subordinate) clauses Example: If Santa makes all the toys, the elves won't have enough work to do. Example: I want cheesecake because it is my birthday.
compound-complex sentence -has at least two independent(main) clauses and one dependent (subordinate) clause Example: I had 20 friends over because it was my birthday, and I wanted everyone to have cheesecake.
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