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Compound and Mixed Sentence Structure

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What defines a mixed compound sentence?

A sentence combining both subordinate and coordinate clauses. (correct)

A sentence that contains no clauses at all.

A sentence formed only by coordinate clauses.

A sentence made up of independent clauses only.

Which of the following statements is true about compound sentences?

Compound sentences can only have subordinate clauses.

Compound sentences are exclusively made of independent clauses.

Compound sentences typically do not use conjunctions.

Compound sentences may include both types of clauses. (correct)

In a mixed compound sentence, what role do the subordinate clauses play?

They replace the independent clauses entirely.

They provide supporting information to the main clauses. (correct)

They act as the main idea of the sentence.

They serve as alternatives to the main clauses.

Which of the following would NOT be considered part of a mixed compound sentence?

<p>Multiple independent clauses without any links.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a compound-complex sentence?

<p>It must contain two or more independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Compound Sentences

A compound sentence combines two or more independent clauses, which can stand alone as complete sentences.
A mixed compound sentence features a combination of independent and dependent clauses, these clauses can both be part of the sentence.
Subordinate clauses, in a mixed compound sentence, add detail or context to the independent clauses.
A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause, these clauses must be linked by conjunctions or other methods to form a coherent sentence.

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This quiz evaluates your understanding of compound and mixed compound sentences, including their definitions, characteristics, and the role of subordinate clauses. Test your knowledge about the distinctions and examples of sentence structures to improve your grammar skills.