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What is the best way to determine if a sentence has more than one independent clause?
What is the best way to determine if a sentence has more than one independent clause?
- Count the number of subjects in the sentence. (correct)
- Analyze the sentence structure for complexity.
- Check for the presence of coordinating conjunctions.
- Count the number of verbs in the sentence.
In the sentence 'I swam and fished yesterday,' why is it considered a simple sentence?
In the sentence 'I swam and fished yesterday,' why is it considered a simple sentence?
- It contains two subjects.
- It contains more than one coordinating conjunction.
- It contains two verbs.
- It has only one subject. (correct)
What distinguishes a compound sentence from other types of sentences?
What distinguishes a compound sentence from other types of sentences?
- It always includes complex structures.
- It consists of two subjects and one verb.
- It contains only one independent clause.
- It has two independent clauses and a coordinating conjunction. (correct)
Why is the sentence 'Jack and Jill went up the hill' classified as a simple sentence?
Why is the sentence 'Jack and Jill went up the hill' classified as a simple sentence?
Which type of sentence has more than one independent clause?
Which type of sentence has more than one independent clause?
How can you differentiate between a simple and a compound sentence?
How can you differentiate between a simple and a compound sentence?
What characteristic helps identify a complex sentence?
What characteristic helps identify a complex sentence?
What is the main difference between a complex and a compound-complex sentence?
What is the main difference between a complex and a compound-complex sentence?
Which type of sentence structure is recommended when introducing a new concept?
Which type of sentence structure is recommended when introducing a new concept?
What role do subordinating conjunctions play in complex sentences?
What role do subordinating conjunctions play in complex sentences?
In a compound-complex sentence, how many independent clauses are present?
In a compound-complex sentence, how many independent clauses are present?
What is the purpose of using a compound-complex sentence?
What is the purpose of using a compound-complex sentence?
What aspect should be considered when deciding on sentence structure for writing?
What aspect should be considered when deciding on sentence structure for writing?
Which type of sentence should be used for elaborating on previously presented information?
Which type of sentence should be used for elaborating on previously presented information?
What is the defining characteristic of a simple sentence?
What is the defining characteristic of a simple sentence?
How can you identify a compound sentence?
How can you identify a compound sentence?
In the sentence 'Jack went up the front of the hill, and Jill went up the side of the hill,' what type of sentence is being used?
In the sentence 'Jack went up the front of the hill, and Jill went up the side of the hill,' what type of sentence is being used?
What is the role of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?
What is the role of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?
Which type of sentence structure is recommended for expressing complex ideas?
Which type of sentence structure is recommended for expressing complex ideas?
How does a compound-complex sentence differ from other types of sentences?
How does a compound-complex sentence differ from other types of sentences?
What is the key factor that differentiates a compound sentence from a complex sentence?
What is the key factor that differentiates a compound sentence from a complex sentence?
Which type of sentence structure contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses?
Which type of sentence structure contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses?
In a compound-complex sentence, how many independent clauses are typically present?
In a compound-complex sentence, how many independent clauses are typically present?
What is the function of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences?
What is the function of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences?
Which sentence structure would be most suitable for presenting multiple characters or ideas simultaneously?
Which sentence structure would be most suitable for presenting multiple characters or ideas simultaneously?
What should be considered when deciding on the sentence structure for writing?
What should be considered when deciding on the sentence structure for writing?
In the sentence 'Jack fell down the hill because he tripped on a rock,' which part is the dependent clause?
In the sentence 'Jack fell down the hill because he tripped on a rock,' which part is the dependent clause?
What distinguishes a compound-complex sentence from other types of sentences?
What distinguishes a compound-complex sentence from other types of sentences?
