Complex, Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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What are independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as a sentence because they express a complete thought.

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What are dependent clauses?

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Dependent clauses are groups of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because they do not express a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is the purpose of a complex sentence?

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The purpose of a complex sentence is to show the relationship between ideas, often indicating cause and effect, time, or condition.

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Can a complex sentence have more than one dependent clause?

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Yes, a complex sentence can have multiple dependent clauses.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is an example of a complex sentence?

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An example of a complex sentence is: 'Although it was raining, I decided to go for a walk.'

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