Sentence Types and Informational Text Study Guide

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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 cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two 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 one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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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 one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although it was early.'

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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. Example: 'The students wanted to sleep.'

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How many independent clauses are in the sentence: 'I like coffee, and she likes tea.'?

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2 independent clauses.

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How many dependent clauses are in the sentence: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'?

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1 dependent clause.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.