9th ELA Exam

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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. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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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. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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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 sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as 'because', 'although', 'if', and 'when'.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What is the difference between a clause and a phrase?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb, while a phrase is a group of words that does not contain both a subject and a verb.

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Can a dependent clause be a complete sentence?

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No, a dependent clause cannot be a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is an example of a simple sentence?

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An example of a simple sentence is 'I enjoy reading books.'