TEST - Clauses/Sentence Structure/Kinds of Sentences

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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. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a subordinate clause?

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

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Identify the clause: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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'Although it was raining' is a subordinate clause; 'we went for a walk' is an independent clause.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of one independent clause and no subordinate clauses. It expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence consists of at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Can you help me with my homework?'

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Interrogative sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I love reading books.'

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Declarative sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Please close the door.'

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Imperative sentence.