Subject and Predicates/types of sentences

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses.

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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.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, such as 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect an independent clause with a dependent clause, such as 'because', 'since', and 'although'.

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What is the function of a subject in a sentence?

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The function of a subject is to indicate who or what is performing the action or being described.