Parallel and Types of Sentences

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What is parallel structure in writing?

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Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. For example: 'I like swimming, biking, and running.'

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Give an example of a sentence that uses parallel structure.

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'Betty has intelligence, honesty, and humor.'

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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 contains two independent clauses joined by a 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 an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is the predicate of a sentence?

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The predicate tells what the subject does or is. It includes the verb and any objects or modifiers.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire pizza during lunch.'

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Simple Sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When you are young, they assume you know nothing.'

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Complex Sentence.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.