Pulse Check Make-up: 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). Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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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. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk, and my friend stayed home.'

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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 sentence. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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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. Example: 'Because she enjoys reading.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.

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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. Examples include although, because, since, and while.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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In a compound sentence, a comma is placed before the coordinating conjunction that joins the two independent clauses. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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How do you punctuate a complex sentence?

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In a complex sentence, if the dependent clause comes first, it is followed by a comma. If the independent clause comes first, no comma is needed. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk.'

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What is the purpose of using a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence allows for more detailed and nuanced expression by combining multiple ideas and relationships in one sentence.