Sentence Structure

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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

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What are the essential components of a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence must have a subject, a verb, and express a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinator (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so - FANBOYS).

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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 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 compound sentence be formed using a semicolon?

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Yes, a compound sentence can be formed using a semicolon to join two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause.

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Give an example of a compound-complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, I went for a walk, and my friend stayed home.

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What is a coordinator in the context of sentence structure?

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A coordinator is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is a complete thought in a sentence?

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A complete thought is an idea that can stand alone as a sentence, containing both a subject and a verb.