November 22 Grammar/Conventions Exam

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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 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 simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence is a sentence that makes a statement and ends with a period.

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence is a sentence that asks a question and ends with a question mark.

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence is a sentence that gives a command or request and can end with a period or an exclamation mark.

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence is a sentence that expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent 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 has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Identify the conjunction in a compound sentence.

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.