Identifying Compound and Complex Sentences
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What is the primary function of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

  • To separate two independent clauses (correct)
  • To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause
  • To provide additional information about the subject
  • To introduce a subordinate clause

    • What type of sentence is formed when an independent clause and a dependent clause are joined by a subordinating conjunction?

  • Compound-complex sentence
  • Compound sentence
  • Complex sentence (correct)
  • Simple sentence

    • Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

  • Writing poems is challenging
  • I like fried eggs and toast for breakfast
  • I saw him last night
  • he looked a bit sad (correct)

    • What is the purpose of a semicolon in sentence structure?

    <p>To join two independent clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the word 'because' in the sentence 'Writing poems is challenging because the words have to be catchy and interesting'?

    <p>It is a subordinating conjunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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