Sentence Structure

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A simple sentence requires a subject, a verb, and...

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a complete thought.

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A compound sentence consists of two simple sentences joined by:

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a coordinator (fanboys)

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A sentence with an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses is a

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complex sentence

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Bobby ran home.

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simple

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Rosie is a great chef; her husband has a big appetite.

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compound

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Damien ran a marathon; his muscles locked, and he couldn't walk for three days.

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compound-complex

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Christian will attend college after high school.

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complex

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Change type?

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simple

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Josephine sold her broken computer and used the money to buy a new one.

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compound

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Cat meows; dog chases.

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complex