Apple ELA flashcard #2

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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 contains 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 contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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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.

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What is the role of a subject in a clause?

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The subject is the part of a sentence or clause that indicates who or what the sentence is about.

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Why is 'must have jumped' not a clause?

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'Must have jumped' is not a clause because it lacks a subject.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent clauses?

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Independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences, while dependent clauses cannot stand alone and need an independent clause to form a complete thought.

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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, such as 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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Can a sentence have more than one dependent clause?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple dependent clauses.

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What is the function of a dependent clause in a sentence?

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A dependent clause adds additional information to the sentence but cannot stand alone.