Save
AP English Language and Composition
Unit 4: Style
4.2 Exploring Syntax and Sentence Structure
Save
Share
Learn
Content
Leaderboard
Share
Learn
Cards (84)
A group of words that contains a subject and verb is called a
clause
Match the type of group with its example:
Phrase ↔️ "in the park"
Clause ↔️ "she sings"
A simple sentence consists of one independent
clause
What type of sentence is: "When it rains, I stay indoors."?
Complex
What are the four basic sentence types?
Simple, compound, complex, compound-complex
What joins two independent clauses in a compound sentence?
Coordinating conjunction or semicolon
A compound-complex sentence contains two or more independent clauses and one or more
dependent
clauses.
A dependent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.
False
"The sun shines brightly" is an example of an
independent
clause.
What does a simple sentence express?
A single complete thought
What are the three coordinating conjunctions commonly used in compound sentences?
And, but, or
Dependent clauses in complex sentences are introduced by subordinating conjunctions or relative
pronouns
.
Syntax
refers to the arrangement of words in a sentence to create grammatically correct and clear
meaning
.
What is the key difference between phrases and clauses?
Phrases lack a subject and verb
A
clause
is a group of words that contains both a subject and a
verb
.
A complex sentence includes one independent clause and one or more dependent
clauses
A simple sentence contains one independent
clause
Compound sentences express two or more
complete thoughts
.
True
What is the purpose of parallelism in writing?
Create emphasis and balance
What is the effect of medium-length sentences in writing?
Balanced rhythm
Arrange the effects of different sentence lengths in writing
1️⃣ Short sentences: Create urgency or emphasis
2️⃣ Medium sentences: Provide balanced rhythm
3️⃣ Long sentences: Convey depth and complexity
Short sentences can create a sense of urgency or
emphasis
Medium sentences allow for more detailed
explanation
Long sentences can include more
clauses
and details than short sentences.
True
What is the primary purpose of punctuation in writing?
Clarify meaning
What type of clauses do semicolons connect in a sentence?
Independent clauses
Match the punctuation mark with its effect on syntax:
Commas ↔️ Separate clauses
Semicolons ↔️ Connect independent clauses
Periods ↔️ End declarative sentences
Dashes are used to add emphasis or
interjections
Arrange the components of sentence structure in a logical order:
1️⃣ Word Order
2️⃣ Phrases
3️⃣ Clauses
4️⃣ Sentences
In the sentence "I enjoy eating ice cream," the phrase "eating ice cream" functions as the
object
Match the sentence type with its structure:
Simple ↔️ One independent clause
Compound ↔️ Two independent clauses
Complex ↔️ One independent clause + one dependent clause
Compound-Complex ↔️ Two independent clauses + one dependent clause
What two elements must a clause contain?
Subject and verb
Dependent clauses require an independent clause to form a complete
sentence
Compound sentences use coordinating conjunctions to join
independent clauses
.
True
What is the primary characteristic of a simple sentence?
One independent clause
A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one or more
dependent clauses
.
True
Which conjunctions introduce dependent clauses in complex sentences?
Subordinating conjunctions
Parallelism creates
balance
and rhythm by using similar grammatical structures.
True
Medium sentences provide a balanced rhythm and allow for more detailed
explanation
Match the punctuation mark with its effect on syntax:
Commas ↔️ Separate clauses or phrases
Semicolons ↔️ Connect independent clauses
Periods ↔️ End declarative sentences
Colons ↔️ Introduce lists or explanations
See all 84 cards