L.A Kahoot

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate. For example, 'She ordered a hamburger, fries, and a drink.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. For example, 'Although I wanted Tottenham to win the champions league, Liverpool ended up winning.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. For example, 'I like movies, but many people prefer books.'

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What is the structure of a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is structured with an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses, often introduced by subordinating conjunctions like 'although,' 'since,' or 'because.'

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What is the difference between a compound and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect two or more independent clauses. The most common coordinating conjunctions are 'for,' 'and,' 'nor,' 'but,' 'or,' 'yet,' and 'so' (FANBOYS).

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It contains a subject and a predicate.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Can a simple sentence contain a compound subject?

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Yes, a simple sentence can contain a compound subject, which means it has two or more subjects that share the same verb. For example, 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'My team won the championship, but I couldn't play at the game.'