Sentence Types Review

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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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 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 subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that has both 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 contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect a subordinate clause to an independent clause (e.g., because, although, since).

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What is the purpose of punctuation in complex sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify the relationship between clauses and indicates pauses or breaks in thought.

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Identify the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'Although I hate peas, my mom made me eat them for dinner; I wanted to puke.'

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The sentence is punctuated correctly with a comma before the subordinate clause and a semicolon before the second independent clause.

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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 independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.