Compound vs. Complex Sentences- DHS

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What is an INDEPENDENT clause?

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

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What is a DEPENDENT clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is a COMPOUND sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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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 does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So - the coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.

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What does AAAWWUBIS stand for?

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AAAWWUBIS stands for Although, After, As, When, While, Until, Because, If, Since - the subordinating conjunctions used to introduce dependent clauses.

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How do you identify a COMPOUND sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two or more independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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How do you identify a COMPLEX sentence?

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A complex sentence can be identified by the presence of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the role of a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating the relationship between them.

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Can a dependent clause stand alone?

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No, a dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.