Sentence Structure

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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. It contains a subject and a predicate.

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Define a compound sentence.

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more 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.

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Explain what a compound-complex sentence is.

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

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What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions in sentence structure?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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List the seven coordinating conjunctions.

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS).

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a 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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Identify the structure: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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This is a complex sentence because it contains one independent clause and one dependent clause.

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What is the difference between a compound sentence 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.