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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 words in the sentence.
- Check if the sentence starts with a conjunction.
- Look for complicated vocabulary in the sentence.
- See if it has more than one subject and verb. (correct)
In the sentence 'Jack and Jill went up the hill,' how many independent clauses are there?
In the sentence 'Jack and Jill went up the hill,' how many independent clauses are there?
- Three
- Two
- One (correct)
- None
Which type of sentence has two independent clauses and a coordinating conjunction?
Which type of sentence has two independent clauses and a coordinating conjunction?
- Simple sentence
- Complex sentence
- Compound sentence (correct)
- Compound-complex sentence
What is a common characteristic of simple sentences?
What is a common characteristic of simple sentences?
How can you identify a compound sentence?
How can you identify a compound sentence?
Which of the following sentences is an example of a compound sentence?
Which of the following sentences is an example of a compound sentence?
What is the key difference between a simple and a compound sentence?
What is the key difference between a simple and a compound sentence?
What type of sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses?
What type of sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses?
In the sentence 'Jack fell down the hill because he tripped on a rock,' what is the independent clause?
In the sentence 'Jack fell down the hill because he tripped on a rock,' what is the independent clause?
Which type of sentence has two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses?
Which type of sentence has two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses?
When should you use a simple sentence according to the text?
When should you use a simple sentence according to the text?
Why does a compound-complex sentence become the best choice according to the text?
Why does a compound-complex sentence become the best choice according to the text?
In 'Jack and Jill are going up the front of the hill,' identify the verb phrase.
In 'Jack and Jill are going up the front of the hill,' identify the verb phrase.
'Jill fell down the hill when she heard Jack scream.' In this sentence, what are the dependent clauses?
'Jill fell down the hill when she heard Jack scream.' In this sentence, what are the dependent clauses?
'Choosing a Sentence Structure' according to the text should be based on what?
'Choosing a Sentence Structure' according to the text should be based on what?
