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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. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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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 coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'I like pizza.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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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. Example: 'I went to the store.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. The most common coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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How do you combine two independent clauses?

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You can combine two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. Example: 'I like reading; I also enjoy writing.'

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What is the purpose of punctuation in complex sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify the meaning of complex sentences, especially when separating independent and dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was late, we decided to continue.'

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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 comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I love to read, I have many books.'