compound and complex sentences

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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.

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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 are subordinating conjunctions?

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

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Give 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.'

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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An example of a complex sentence is: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and provides additional information to the independent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She enjoys reading, and he enjoys writing.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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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 complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and relies on an independent clause.