Sentence Structure Review

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A SIMPLE SENTENCE is made from...

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an independent clause

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A COMPOUND SENTENCE is made from...

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two independent clauses

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A COMPLEX SENTENCE is made from...

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a dependent clause and an independent clause

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COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS join...

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independent clauses

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SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS join dependent and independent clauses.

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dependent and independent clauses

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Dependent clause in: 'While I am drying the dishes, you can vacuum the living room.'

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while I am drying the dishes

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in: I was able to see my teacher for help since the bus was early today.

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since

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Correctly punctuated sentence:

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We couldn't go to the beach because the car broke down.

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Identify the incorrectly punctuated sentence:

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Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and received medals.

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Dependent clause in: 'We have to go to bed when the clock chimes ten o’clock.'

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when the clock chimes ten o'clock