Sentence Structure

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What is a simple predicate?

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The simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase that tells what the subject does. For example, in the sentence 'Cardinals nest in our yard every spring,' the simple predicate is 'nest.'

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in a sentence. For example, commas and periods help separate ideas.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. For example, 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate. For example, 'The dog barks.'

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. Examples include 'for,' 'and,' 'nor,' 'but,' 'or,' 'yet,' and 'so.'

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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. For example, 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. For example, in 'The cat sleeps,' 'the cat' is the subject.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is. For example, in 'The cat sleeps,' 'sleeps' is the predicate.

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What is the function 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.

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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. For example, 'She loves to read.'