GRAMMAR REVIEW

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that 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 compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is an extraneous sentence?

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An extraneous sentence is a sentence that is not necessary to the main idea or argument of a text. It can be removed without losing the overall meaning.

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Where should the comma go in a compound sentence?

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In a compound sentence, a comma should be placed before the coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) that connects the independent clauses.

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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. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was late...'

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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. Example: 'I went to the store.'

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, to separate independent clauses, and to clarify meaning.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions. Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'