Sentence Structure

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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 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 hike.'

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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 hike, and we enjoyed it.'

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include 'because,' 'although,' and 'since.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause. Example: 'Because she enjoys reading.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses. The most common are 'for,' 'and,' 'nor,' 'but,' 'or,' 'yet,' and 'so.'

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What is the purpose of punctuation in sentence structure?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in sentences. It also separates ideas and elements within sentences.

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What is a fragment?

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