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) or a semicolon.

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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 as a complete thought.

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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 are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, including for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is the purpose of using a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is used to connect related ideas of equal importance, allowing for more complex thoughts.

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What is the purpose of using a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is used to show the relationship between ideas, emphasizing the importance of one idea over another.

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How can you identify a compound-complex sentence?

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