Module 7: Sentence Structure

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a sentence that can stand alone.

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause is a phrase that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses combined together.

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How do you identify a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and no subordinate clauses.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.

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What is the difference between a compound and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence has multiple independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.

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What is a phrase?

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A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a subject-verb pair and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a clause?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb.

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Can a sentence be both compound and complex?

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Yes, a sentence can be both compound and complex if it contains multiple independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.