Sentence Variety Practice

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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 a subordinate conjunction?

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A subordinate conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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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.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses connected by a conjunction.

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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.

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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Identify the function of a conjunction in a sentence.

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence.

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What is the purpose of using sentence variety?

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Using sentence variety enhances writing by making it more engaging and preventing monotony.

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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.