Sentence Structure

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more 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 contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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

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What are independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as a sentence because they express a complete thought.

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What are dependent clauses?

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Dependent clauses are groups of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because they do not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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What is the role of a subordinating conjunction?

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Subordinating conjunctions connect an independent clause with a dependent clause, indicating a relationship between them.

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Can a sentence be both compound and complex?

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Yes, a sentence can be both compound and complex if it contains multiple independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'