Sentence Variety Practice

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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 (e.g., and, but, or).

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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, often introduced by a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, since).

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses. It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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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.

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When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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You should use a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause (e.g., although, because, since).

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What is the purpose of using sentence variety?

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Using sentence variety helps to make writing more engaging and can improve clarity and flow.

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What is the rule for commas with introductory clauses?

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A comma is required after an introductory clause when it precedes the main clause.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause.

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What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.