Sentence structures

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a simple sentence?
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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete thought.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a compound sentence?
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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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, which cannot stand alone as a complete thought.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a compound-complex sentence?
Back
A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an independent clause?
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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a dependent clause?
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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause to provide meaning.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are coordinating conjunctions?
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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, including for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
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