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What defines a mixed compound sentence?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following would NOT be considered part of a mixed compound sentence?
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What is a key characteristic of a compound-complex sentence?
What is a key characteristic of a compound-complex sentence?
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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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