Pulse Check Make-up: Compound, Complex, & Compound-Complex

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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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 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 is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk.'

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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. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk, and my friend stayed home.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence. 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 contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence. Example: 'I went to the store.'

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How do you combine two independent clauses?

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You can combine two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction, a semicolon, or a period. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is used to connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include because, although, since, and while.

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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. It is often a dependent clause or a phrase. Example: 'Although I was tired.'