Sentence Types

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and no subordinate clauses. 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. 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 subordinate clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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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 subordinate clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the main clause in a complex sentence.

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The main clause is the independent clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: In 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk,' 'we went for a walk' is the main clause.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Common coordinating conjunctions include 'for,' 'and,' 'nor,' 'but,' 'or,' 'yet,' and 'so' (FANBOYS).

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'Because it was raining.'

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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. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the purpose of using complex sentences?

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Complex sentences are used to show the relationship between ideas, providing more detail and depth to writing.

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

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence.