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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no subordinate clauses.

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What punctuation is used to introduce a list?

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A colon (:) is used to introduce a list.

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What punctuation separates independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) separates independent clauses when they are not joined by a conjunction.

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What punctuation is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma (,) is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence.

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What is the purpose of a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause adds additional information to a sentence but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.

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What punctuation is used to indicate a pause in a sentence?

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A comma (,) is used to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.