sentence structures

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a type of sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a type of 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 complex sentence is a type of sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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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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Identify the sentence type: 'I like tulips and roses.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the sentence type: 'I didn't get any roses since you like tulips.'

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Complex sentence.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence is a type of sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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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 and is not a complete sentence.