Sentence Types: Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex

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What are the three main types of sentences covered in this quiz?

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Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex.

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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 or a semicolon.

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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 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 (IC)?

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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.

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What is a dependent clause (DC)?

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A dependent 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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In the sentence 'The kids want a puppy although they don't understand all the responsibilities that come with it,' identify the independent and dependent clauses.

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Independent Clause: 'The kids want a puppy'; Dependent Clause: 'although they don't understand all the responsibilities that come with it'.

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

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A comma followed by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

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In the sentence 'I love to go sledding although I hate the cold,' what is the order of the clauses?

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Independent Clause (IC), Dependent Clause (DC).

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What is the purpose of using a semicolon in a compound sentence?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses without using a conjunction.