Sentence Structures

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What is a sentence structure?

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A sentence structure refers to the way a sentence is arranged, including the order of words and the relationship between different parts of the sentence.

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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 contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a subordinate (dependent) clause?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of only one independent clause and no subordinate clauses. Example: 'I like ice cream.'

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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 consists of one independent clause and at least one subordinate 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 consists of at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a subordinate clause to an independent clause. Examples include because, although, since, and while.

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What is the purpose of using different sentence structures?

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Using different sentence structures adds variety to writing, helps convey complex ideas, and keeps the reader engaged.