Grinchy Grammar Review

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What is a COMPOUND sentence?

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A COMPOUND sentence is a sentence that has 2 independent clauses joined with a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a SIMPLE SENTENCE?

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A SIMPLE SENTENCE is a sentence that has one independent clause.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun.

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What are examples of nouns?

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Examples of nouns include Grinch, sleigh, Whoville, Cindy Lou, and presents.

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement. For example: 'The Grinch's small heart grew three sizes that day.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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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, such as 'because', 'although', or 'if'.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that shows action or a state of being.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.