Grade 5 Sentence Structure

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Complex sentences:

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Contain an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Identifying simple compound sentences:

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Two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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Identify complex sentences by recognizing dependent clauses introduced by subordinating conjunctions.

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Identify dependent clauses introduced by subordinating conjunctions.

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Example of a simple compound sentence:

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She went to the store, and he stayed home.

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Example of a complex sentence:

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After I finish my homework, I will go to the movies.

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Type of sentence with 2+ independent clauses?

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compound sentence

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Type of sentence with an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses?

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complex sentence

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Purpose of simple compound sentences?

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Combine independent clauses & add complexity.

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Purpose of complex sentences?

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Convey complex ideas and relationships in a sentence.