Types of sentences overview

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What makes a sentence simple?

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One main clause.

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Compound sentences have 2+ main clauses joined by a ___ connective.

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co-ordinating

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Complex sentence:

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A sentence with a main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

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Punctuation mark separating main and subordinate clauses

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comma

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Incorrect statement about a simple sentence:

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It is a group of words that does not contain a finite verb.

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SEVEN coordinating connectives (FANBOYS)

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for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

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Punctuation mark not used for additional info?

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semi-colons

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Type of sentence: I love my new phone because it has many great features.

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complex

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Not a function of a complex sentence:

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To convey a simple idea.

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Function of subordinate clause in a complex sentence?

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To give supporting information / ideas.