Sentence Structures

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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 simple sentence also known as?

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A simple sentence is also known as an independent clause.

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Identify the components of a simple sentence.

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a predicate, and it expresses a complete thought.

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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 dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What role does a predicate play in a sentence?

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The predicate tells what the subject is doing or provides information about the subject.

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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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How can you identify a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence can be identified by the presence of at least one dependent clause and one independent clause.

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What punctuation is commonly used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is commonly used before the coordinating conjunction to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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What is an example of a simple sentence?

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An example of a simple sentence is: 'The dog barks.'