Sentence Types

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause with a subject and a predicate (verb). Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains 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 contains 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 is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It is introduced by a subordinate conjunction. Example: 'Because it was raining.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I like ice cream.'

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example: 'When we went to the store.'

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause. Examples include because, although, and since.