Editing Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences & More

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is made up of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What are the components of a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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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; it has a subject and a verb.

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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 sentence; it depends on an independent clause to provide meaning.

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When should you use a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun.

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How do you punctuate an appositive in the middle of a sentence?

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You need two commas to set off an appositive that is in the middle of a sentence.

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What is the purpose of a colon?

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A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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What is incorrect punctuation with semicolons?

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Using a semicolon before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') is incorrect.