Sentence Structures

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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. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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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. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What are FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS are coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. They are used to connect independent clauses.

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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 sentence. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she loves to read.'

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How do you identify a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence has only one independent clause and no dependent clauses. It expresses a complete thought.

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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence has 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 has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses to create more complex sentences.