Complex & Compound Complex Sentences

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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 started to rain.'

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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 at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk, and my friend joined me.'

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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 loves to read.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause. Example: 'Because she loves to read.'

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses. The main ones are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause. Example: 'Although, because, since.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I enjoy reading, and I also like writing.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Whenever I see a rainbow, I feel happy.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She was tired, but she finished her homework.'

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This is a compound sentence.