Sentence Types - Review

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A subject and a verb that cannot stand alone is called a/an __________.

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dependent clause

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What type of sentence has two independent clauses and is joined by a coordinate conjunction (FANBOYS) or a semicolon?

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compound

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A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause is called a ____________.

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complex sentence

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Classify the sentence: "Elijah remained at home because he had a sore throat." Options: simple sentence, compound sentence, complex sentence.

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complex sentence

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Classify the sentence: "Her left arm was badly broken at the wrist during the car accident." Options: simple sentence, compound sentence, complex sentence.

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simple sentence

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Although he searched everywhere, Mr. Brooks could not find the keys to the computer lab.
Options: simple sentence, compound sentence, complex sentence

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complex sentence

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Dr. Matthews did what could be done, but it simply was not enough to save his life. (Options: simple sentence, compound sentence, complex sentence)

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compound sentence

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"I know you don't like him, but that doesn't matter." Classify the sentence: simple sentence, compound sentence, complex sentence.

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compound sentence

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Sarah and Ashley giggled and whispered all night. What type of sentence is this? Options: simple sentence, compound sentence, complex sentence.

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simple sentence

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Dad went fishing, but Mama decided to stay home.
Options: simple sentence, compound sentence, complex sentence

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compound sentence