Phrases, Clauses, and Types of Sentences

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A clause is...

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subject + verb, at minimum

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Clauses can be...

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Independent and dependent

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Not markers for dependent clauses:

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a, some, any, too

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Dependent clause in: "He studied hard because he wanted to go to NY."

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because he wanted to go to NY.

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Simple sentence example:

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The baby cried for food.

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A dependent clause can also be called...

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subordinating

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Complex sentences are joined by ...

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Subordinating conjunctions

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Identify the non-compound sentence:

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Because I was running late for work, I was snippy with him.

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Cindy is a competitive horseback rider competing in the World Equestrian Games held every four years.

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compound-complex

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Leonardo da Vinci was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist.

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complex