GRAMMAR REVIEW

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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).

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or words of equal importance in a sentence. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is an extraneous sentence?

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An extraneous sentence is a sentence that is not necessary to the main idea or argument of a text. It does not add value or information.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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In a compound sentence, a comma is placed before the coordinating conjunction that connects the two independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to create more complex and varied sentence structures, improving the flow and clarity of writing.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate. It expresses a complete thought.

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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. The dependent clause cannot stand alone.

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What is the role of commas in compound sentences?

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Commas are used in compound sentences to separate independent clauses before the coordinating conjunction.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone.