write like a 7th grader

Question

Directions: Please write or type the definitions in your own words for each word below.
PLEASE DO NOT COPY and PASTE.

Phrase -

Independent Clause -

Dependent Clause -

Simple Sentence -

Complex Sentence -

Compound Sentence -

Compound-Complex Sentence -

Answer 1

Phrase - A group of words that does not contain a subject and a verb.

Independent Clause - A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Dependent Clause - A group of words that contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Simple Sentence - A sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

Complex Sentence - A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Compound Sentence - A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

Compound-Complex Sentence - A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.