Eng 1 Midterm Review 2nd half

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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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 simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses (e.g., and, but, or).

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What happens to sailors who hear the Sirens' song?

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They die on the rocky coast.

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Fill in the blank: Either the cats or the dog ___ eaten the food.

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has

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone and provides additional information to the independent clause.

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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.

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What is the difference between a compound and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence has two independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.