Sentence Structure Review

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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 compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

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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 contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What punctuation is used to join independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A semicolon or a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

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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 or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has 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 contains 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 words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal (e.g., for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).