Sentence Types Review

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What are the four main types of sentences?

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Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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What is a complex sentence?

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A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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What is an independent clause?

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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 group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb but begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.'

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Because.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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To connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.