Simple, compound, complex and minor

what do you need in order to make a simple sentence?

one independent clause

What type of sentence starts with a capital letter and ends in a full stop, question or exclamation mark?

Minor

What is the effect of a minor sentence?

dramatic impact

Identify the verb- 'I saw a good film on Saturday'

saw

A compound sentence has....

more than one independent clause

Compound sentences have....

clauses that are joined together by linking words

give an example of a linking word for a compound sentence

but, and, so, or, nor, for etc.

What must a complex sentence have?

an independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses

What sentence type is 'I love chocolate'?

A simple sentence

What type of sentence is 'the smelly duck'?

A minor sentence

'I was smashed and my dustbin ate me' is a.....

compound sentence

A subordinate clause is....

A group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.