Sentence Structures - Ind. vs. Sub. Clauses; S vs. Cd

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A simple sentence contains how many clauses?

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only 1 independent clause

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A compound sentence contains how many clauses?

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2 or more independent clauses

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Clause with subject & verb, complete thought, stands alone:

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independent clause

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Clause with subject & verb, incomplete thought, can't stand alone.

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subordinate (dependent) clause

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Identify the underlined clause: Mother came home late because she stopped at the grocery store.

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subordinate (dependent) clause

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Identify the underlined clause: Over the long weekend we picked apples, and then we baked homemade apple dumplings.

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independent clause

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Identify the underlined clause: 'After we finish our chores, we should go outside and ride bikes with our friends.'

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independent clause

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Sentence type based on structure: 'We had been traveling for ten hours, so we were extremely relieved to reach the hotel.'

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compound sentence

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Type of sentence: Joel eats steel-cut oatmeal with raisins and drinks freshly squeezed orange juice for breakfast every day.

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simple sentence

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Type of sentence: Our dance team wants to win the competition; we are rehearsing four nights a week.

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compound sentence