GMAS REVIEW: Coordinate Adjectives, Sentence Types, Clauses

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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 an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence; it does not express a complete thought.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word or phrase that describes a noun or pronoun.

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What are coordinate adjectives?

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Coordinate adjectives are two or more adjectives that describe the same noun and are separated by a comma.

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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 sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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

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How do you punctuate coordinate adjectives?

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Coordinate adjectives are separated by a comma when they equally modify the same noun.

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What is the purpose of an adjective in a sentence?

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The purpose of an adjective is to provide more information about a noun or pronoun, enhancing the meaning.