Compound and Complex Sentences

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause contains a subject and a verb, but cannot stand alone as a complete idea.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence consists of two or more independent clauses and one or more subordinate clauses.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that join two or more independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', and 'yet'.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a single idea.

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Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

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'Also' is NOT a coordinating conjunction.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a subordinate clause?

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

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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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

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Can a complex sentence stand alone?

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No, a complex sentence cannot stand alone because it contains a dependent clause.