Sentence Structure

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: 'The cat sleeps.' (The cat is the subject.)

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or state of being. Example: 'run,' 'is,' 'jump.'

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What is a clause?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. There are independent clauses and dependent clauses.

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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. Example: 'She loves ice cream.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Because she loves ice cream.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples: 'and,' 'but,' 'or.'