Mastering Compound and Complex Sentences

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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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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, often introduced by a subordinating conjunction (e.g., although, because, since).

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects an independent clause with a dependent clause, indicating a relationship between the two (e.g., although, because, unless).

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence.

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Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

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What is the purpose of using subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are used to show the relationship between ideas in a sentence, often indicating time, cause, or contrast.

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Identify a coordinating conjunction.

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And, but, or, nor, for, so, yet.

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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 complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause to provide meaning.

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Create a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction 'because'.

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Because she studied hard, she passed the exam.

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What is the function of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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