Sentence Structure Test Floss

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It must have a subject and a verb.

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What is a capital letter?

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A capital letter is a letter that is larger than a lowercase letter and is used at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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What is end punctuation?

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End punctuation refers to the punctuation marks used at the end of a sentence, such as a period (.), question mark (?), or exclamation mark (!).

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and 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.

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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.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. Examples include for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FAN BOYS).

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What is the purpose 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 set off clauses.

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence has two independent clauses, while a complex sentence has 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 is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.