Sentence Structure Review

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Sentences can be categorized into ______ types of structures.

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three

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Simple sentences are also known as:

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independent clauses

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Simple sentences have only ONE of which?

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subject and predicate

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Example of a simple sentence:

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Mark visited his sick grandmother.

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A compound sentence contains _____ separate subjects and predicates joined together.

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two

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Conjunction in compound sentences?

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FANBOYS coordinating conjunction

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Example of a compound sentence:

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Kristan wanted a burger, but her sister wanted sushi.

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He stood in front of the house; he did not want to go inside. Convert to a compound sentence.

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He stood in front of the house, but he did not want to go inside.

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A complex sentence joins:

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independent clause + dependent clause

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Example of a complex sentence:

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I decided to make dinner before my brother washed the dishes.