Sentence Types

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses connected by a conjunction (e.g., and, but) or a semicolon.

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What is the verb in a sentence?

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The verb is the action word that describes what the subject is doing.

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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.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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What are the components of a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have at least a subject and a 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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence; it does not express a complete thought.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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What is the purpose of conjunctions in compound sentences?

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Conjunctions connect independent clauses in compound sentences.

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

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