Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two 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 fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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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 go to the library often.'

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What is the purpose of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works. Example: 'She said, "Hello!"'

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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.'

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The conjunction is 'but.'

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What is the role of coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance. Examples include 'and,' 'but,' 'or.'

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How do you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I love to swim; it is my favorite sport.'

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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 because it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She enjoys painting.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Although she was tired.'