Sentence Structure Practice

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, often connected by subordinating conjunctions.

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Give an example of a complex sentence using a subordinating conjunction.

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

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect an independent clause with a dependent clause, such as 'because', 'although', and 'since'.

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List three subordinating conjunctions.

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because, although, since

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

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I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What is an appositive phrase?

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

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What is the purpose of an appositive phrase in a sentence?

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To provide additional information about a noun by renaming or explaining it.

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Create a sentence with an appositive phrase.

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My friend, a talented artist, painted a beautiful mural on the wall.