Sentence Types by Clauses

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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, joined by a subordinating word.

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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 semicolon or a comma and a conjunction.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a complete thought that contains at least one subject and one verb.

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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 and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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

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Give an example of a compound-complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, I went for a walk, and my friend joined me.