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 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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Identify the structure: 'Father put the baby to bed at seven o'clock, but she didn't fall asleep for a long time.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'William Shakespeare wrote plays and poetry.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or words of equal importance, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon in sentence structure?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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Identify the structure: 'I went surfing during my summer vacation in California.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.'

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This is a compound 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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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.