Pulse Check: Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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What punctuation is needed before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is needed before the coordinating conjunction when it joins two independent clauses.

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How can you identify 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 dependent clause?

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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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What is the purpose of using commas in complex sentences?

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Commas are used in complex sentences to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause, especially when the dependent clause comes first.

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How do you combine two independent clauses?

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Two independent clauses can be combined using a coordinating conjunction with a comma, or by using a semicolon.

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What is the role of coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance in a sentence.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'