Sentence Structure

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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 an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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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.

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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 consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent 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 dependent clause.

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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 subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that introduces a dependent clause, such as 'because', 'although', or 'if'.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in sentence structure?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates the structure of sentences, such as separating clauses.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.