Grammar Review (Clauses, sentences, commas)

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What is a clause?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can be independent (able to stand alone) or dependent (cannot stand alone).

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How many clauses are needed to form a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence requires at least one independent clause and one dependent clause, totaling at least two clauses.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a verb, expressing a complete thought.

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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 (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of one independent clause 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 two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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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 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.

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Can a complex sentence be a simple sentence?

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No, a complex sentence cannot be a simple sentence because it contains at least one dependent clause.

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning in a sentence.