Combining Sentences and Sentence Types

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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 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 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: 'Because I was tired.'

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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 expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I enjoy reading.'

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What punctuation is needed before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is needed before the conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) in a compound sentence.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example: 'When we went to the store.'

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and to set off introductory elements.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: 'My dad who is 64 is not coming to the party.'?

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The correct sentence is: 'My dad, who is 64, is not coming to the party.' Commas are needed to set off the non-essential clause.