ENG 2 Final Exam Review, Day 1: Grammar

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

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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What is a fragment in a sentence?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought, often missing a subject or a verb.

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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.

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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.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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What is the difference between a subject and a verb?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about, while the verb expresses the action or state of being.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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