Sentence Structure

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence contains a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete thought.

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Not a kind of sentence?

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sarcastic

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Best definition of a compound sentence?

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A sentence with 2 independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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Best definition of a complex sentence?

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An independent clause and dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction.

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Best definition of a compound-complex sentence?

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Two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause joined by coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.

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Independent clause: a simple sentence, can stand alone, has a subject, predicate, and expresses a complete thought.

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all of the above

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Sentence structure in: 'The last quiz had three sentences, but the next quiz will be much longer.'

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compound

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Sentence structure in: Fred showed Ned and Jed the game since Ed and Ted had already seen it.

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complex

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Sentence structure of: 'The last plane, which took off 20 minutes ago, will arrive on time.'

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complex

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Identify the sentence structure: The boy rode his bike through the old man's flower bed, across the busy street, and into the city pool.

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simple