Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences 5th

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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 consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 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 one 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 are relative pronouns?

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Relative pronouns are words that introduce relative clauses and relate to a noun. Examples include 'who,' 'whom,' 'whose,' 'which,' and 'that.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'His father moved to Mexico.'

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Simple.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'If you do your homework, your grades will improve.'

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Complex.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I won't change my mind, but you can ask someone else if you don't like my answer.'

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Compound-Complex.

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What is the function of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include 'for,' 'and,' 'nor,' 'but,' 'or,' 'yet,' and 'so.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although it was raining.'