Sentence Construction

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What is a sentence with 2 independent clauses called?

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A sentence with 2 independent clauses is known as a Compound sentence.

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What is a sentence with 1 dependent clause and 1 independent clause called?

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A sentence with 1 dependent clause and 1 independent clause is known as a Complex sentence.

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True or False: A simple sentence does NOT contain phrases.

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False. A simple sentence can contain phrases.

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Define a Simple Sentence.

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A Simple Sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses.

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Define a Compound Sentence.

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A Compound Sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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Define a Complex Sentence.

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A Complex Sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in sentence construction?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within sentences.