Compound Sentences practice 3

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a subject and a verb, expressing a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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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, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses (e.g., for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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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 the coordinating conjunction.

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What is an ellipsis?

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An ellipsis is a series of three dots (...) used to indicate omitted text or a pause in thought.

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How do you identify 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 dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, since).

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What is the purpose of using ellipses in writing?

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Ellipses are used to shorten text, create suspense, or indicate a pause.

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Can a compound sentence be made up of simple sentences?

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Yes, a compound sentence can be formed by joining two or more simple sentences.