Sentence Structures

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause that contains a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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The fans waited outside the fence to get a glimpse of Alma.

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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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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Julio auditioned for the part, but Marissa got the part.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, which cannot stand alone.

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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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When I play a Quizizz quiz, I have to remain focused.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of using compound sentences?

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Compound sentences are used to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them.

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What punctuation is commonly used to join independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma followed by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.