Transition words, maps and types of sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. 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 contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What are transition words?

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Transition words are words or phrases that connect ideas and help the flow of writing. Examples include 'however', 'therefore', and 'furthermore'.

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What is the purpose of using transition words like 'however' and 'similarly'?

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They are used to compare and contrast ideas in writing.

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What is a descriptive writing map?

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A descriptive writing map helps organize details about a subject, focusing on sensory details to create a vivid picture.

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What is the function of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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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 because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause to provide meaning. Example: 'Because it was raining'.

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What is the difference between a compound 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 dependent clause.