Sentence Structures

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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, expressing a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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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, which cannot stand alone.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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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, containing a subject and a verb.

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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 and depends on an independent clause to provide meaning.

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

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

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What is the role of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences?

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Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses and show the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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Can a simple sentence have a compound subject?

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Yes, a simple sentence can have a compound subject, which consists of two or more subjects joined by a conjunction.

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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.'