Practice: Sentence Structure

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Compound sentences are

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2 independent clauses joined by a comma and a conjunction (FANBOYS)

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Combine: We try to light a campfire. The wind makes it difficult.

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but

Front

Combine: We will wait for the wind to die down. We might try again tomorrow.

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or

Front

Independent clause

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Can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Front

A dependent clause

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cannot stand alone as a complete sentence

Front

While we watched the game

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dependent clause

Front

Popcorn and candy were eaten.

Back

independent clause

Front

Although the game was tied

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dependent clause

Front

I could tell who was going to win

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independent clause

Front

Blue group of words: Employees may leave work for personal reasons after receiving manager's permission.

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Dependent Clause