What is a key characteristic of a compound sentence?

Understanding Sentence Structure and Clauses

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It always starts with a subordinating conjunction.
It is made up of two or more independent clauses.
It contains a dependent clause.
It does not contain any conjunctions.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which conjunction is typically used to join independent clauses in a compound sentence?
Since
But
Although
Because
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What must be replaced to transform a compound sentence into a complex sentence?
The verb
The noun
The subject
The coordinating conjunction
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?
Or
And
Unless
But
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens if a dependent clause begins a sentence?
A semicolon is used between clauses.
No punctuation is needed.
A comma is added between clauses.
A period is used between clauses.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do 'because' and 'since' not always form a complex sentence?
They do not always introduce a dependent clause.
They are not conjunctions.
They are used in simple sentences.
They are only used in questions.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What must a clause contain to be considered a dependent clause?
Only a verb
A conjunction
Only a subject
A subject and a verb
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