Combining Sentences and Sentence Types

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences.
Back
The coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using commas in a compound sentence?
Back
Commas are used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses in a compound sentence.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a compound sentence.
Back
I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?
Back
A simple sentence contains one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a complex sentence?
Back
A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dependent clause?
Back
A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
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