Sentence Structure

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two simple sentences joined by a coordinator (FANBOYS).

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What does a simple sentence need to be complete?

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A simple sentence needs a subject, a verb, and a complete thought.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The lasagna started to burn, and the smoke alarm was triggered.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Josephine sold her broken computer, and she used the money to buy a new one.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Christian will attend college after he graduates from high school.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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What are the FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS are coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause with a subject and a verb.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence 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 cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause (e.g., because, although, since).