Simple and Compound Sentence Review

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought. It is an independent clause.

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What must the first letter of an independent clause be?

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The first letter of an independent clause must be capitalized.

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What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is used to remember the seven coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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

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What type of conjunctions are used in compound sentences?

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Coordinating conjunctions are used in compound sentences.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence; it does not express a complete thought.

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Give an example of a simple sentence.

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The cat sleeps.

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What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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List the seven coordinating conjunctions.

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.