Sentence Structure review

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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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; it has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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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; it has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What role do conjunctions play in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or sentences. They can be coordinating (e.g., and, but, or) or subordinating (e.g., because, although, if).

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What is the purpose of punctuation in complex sentences?

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Punctuation, such as commas, is used in complex sentences to separate the independent clause from the dependent clause, clarifying the relationship between them.

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How can you identify a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence can be identified by looking for at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause within the sentence.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.