Fragment, Simple, and Complex Sentences

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is not a complete sentence.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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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 dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as 'if', 'when', or 'because'.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples of subordinating conjunctions include 'if', 'when', 'although', and 'because'.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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The purpose of a subordinating conjunction is to show the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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The independent clause is 'we went for a walk.'

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Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'If you study hard, you will pass the test.'

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The dependent clause is 'If you study hard.'