Unit 1 Test

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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 (e.g., and, but, or).

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'Renee loved cold weather, _____ her sister preferred hot weather.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but.'

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What does the root 'amble' mean?

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The root 'amble' means 'to walk slowly.'

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Which of the following is a compound sentence? 'The water was beautiful, but it was too choppy.' or 'The water was beautiful, but a little too choppy to enjoy being on a boat.'

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The compound sentence is 'The water was beautiful, but it was too choppy.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or words of equal importance (e.g., and, but, or).

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What does 'perambulate' mean?

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'Perambulate' means 'to walk around a property to inspect the boundary.'

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause.

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What is an example of a sentence with a coordinating conjunction?

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Example: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'