Understanding Sentence Structures

The video tutorial explains the differences between simple, compound, and complex sentences. A simple sentence contains one subject and one verb, forming a complete thought. A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. A complex sentence combines an independent clause with a dependent clause using a subordinating conjunction. The tutorial provides examples for each sentence type to illustrate these concepts.

What is a defining characteristic of a simple sentence?

• It contains multiple subjects.

• It has one subject and one verb.

• It includes a dependent clause.

• It is joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following is true about compound sentences?

• They contain a dependent clause.

• They are made up of one independent clause.

• They are joined by a subordinating conjunction.

• They consist of two independent clauses.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What conjunction is typically used to join clauses in a compound sentence?

• Conjunctive adverb

• Correlative conjunction

• Subordinating conjunction

• Coordinating conjunction

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

In a complex sentence, what is the role of the dependent clause?

• It stands alone as a complete thought.

• It provides additional information but cannot stand alone.

• It is joined by a coordinating conjunction.

• It contains multiple subjects and verbs.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which conjunction is used to connect clauses in a complex sentence?

• Coordinating conjunction

• Subordinating conjunction

• Correlative conjunction

• Conjunctive adverb

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E