Editing Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences & More

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains an 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-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list. Example: 'I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.'

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How do you correctly punctuate a complex sentence?

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In a complex sentence, if the dependent clause comes first, use a comma before the independent clause. Example: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'because', and 'although'.

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What is the difference between a dependent and an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot. Example: 'Because it was raining' (dependent) vs. 'I stayed home' (independent).

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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 proper punctuation or conjunctions. Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a subject or a verb. Example: 'When we went to the store.'