Sentence Types Practice

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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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.

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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.

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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 compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like apples, and I like oranges.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses to create more complex 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 because it expresses a complete thought.