Identifying Sentences (S, F, SCS, SCV, CD, CX) Warm Up

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What is a simple sentence (S)?

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A simple sentence (S) contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a fragment (F)?

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A fragment (F) is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was late.'

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What is a compound sentence (CD)?

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A compound sentence (CD) contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a complex sentence (CX)?

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A complex sentence (CX) contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a subordinate clause (SCS)?

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A subordinate clause (SCS) is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is a compound verb (SCV)?

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A compound verb (SCV) consists of two or more verbs that share the same subject. Example: 'She ran and jumped.'

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How do you correct a run-on sentence?

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To correct a run-on sentence, you can separate it into two sentences or use a conjunction. Example: 'I like pizza. I like pasta.'

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What is the difference between (CX,1) and (CX,2)?

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(CX,1) has a dependent clause that comes before the independent clause, while (CX,2) has the independent clause first. Example: (CX,1) 'Because it was raining, we stayed inside.' (CX,2) 'We stayed inside because it was raining.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. Examples: 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples: 'because', 'although', 'since'.