7th grade writing

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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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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists 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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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. It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is the difference between positive and negative connotation?

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Positive connotation refers to words that evoke a favorable emotional response, while negative connotation refers to words that evoke an unfavorable emotional response.

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to create more complex and varied sentence structures.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance (e.g., for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).