Compound and Complex Sentence Practice

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. The most common coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (FANBOYS).

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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An example of a compound sentence is: '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 is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. For example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk.'

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is punctuated with a comma before the coordinating conjunction that connects the two independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of using coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or independent clauses to create compound sentences.

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Identify the structure of the sentence: 'If I study hard, I will pass the exam.'

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This is a complex sentence because it contains a dependent clause ('If I study hard') and an independent clause ('I will pass the exam').

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What are the two main types of sentences based on clause structure?

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The two main types of sentences based on clause structure are simple sentences and compound sentences.

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Give an example of a sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

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An example is: 'She likes to read, and he likes to write.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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