Compound and Complex Sentence Practice

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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. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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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 coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two (e.g., although, because, since).

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Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction: although, and, or, but?

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Although is a subordinating conjunction.

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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 a compound-complex sentence?

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

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What is the function of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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Example: I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause to form a complete thought.

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Identify a sentence that is complex: 'If it rains tomorrow, we will stay indoors.'

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This is a complex sentence because it contains one independent clause ('we will stay indoors') and one dependent clause ('If it rains tomorrow').