Apple ELA flashcard #2

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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 dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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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 complete sentence, containing a subject and a predicate.

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What defines a clause?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate.

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Identify the structure of a compound sentence.

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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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 subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between them.

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Example of a dependent clause.

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Although it was raining.

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Example of an independent clause.

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She enjoys reading books.

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What is the role of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.