Sentence Fluency

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What is a Simple Sentence?

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A Simple Sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a Compound Sentence?

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A Compound Sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. 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 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-Complex Sentence?

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A Compound-Complex Sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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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. Example: 'She runs fast.'

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What is a Dependent Clause?

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A Dependent Clause cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she was tired.'

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What is a Coordinating Conjunction?

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A Coordinating Conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Common ones are 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet.'

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What is a Sentence Fragment?

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A Sentence Fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example: 'When we went to the park.'

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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 conjunction. Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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What is Punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning. Examples include periods, commas, and question marks.