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What characterizes a simple sentence?
What characterizes a simple sentence?
- It consists of a single independent clause. (correct)
- It contains multiple independent clauses.
- It includes at least one dependent clause.
- It uses subordinating conjunctions.
What is a defining feature of compound sentences?
What is a defining feature of compound sentences?
- They contain multiple dependent clauses.
- They consist of two or more independent clauses. (correct)
- They have at least one dependent clause.
- They are always short and concise.
Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence?
Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence?
- The cat sleeps, and the dog plays.
- The dog runs quickly and the cat walks slowly.
- The cat and dog both need to sleep.
- Although the cat sleeps, the dog plays. (correct)
What does a compound-complex sentence comprise?
What does a compound-complex sentence comprise?
Which conjunction is typically used in compound sentences?
Which conjunction is typically used in compound sentences?
What is the main purpose of mastering sentence structure?
What is the main purpose of mastering sentence structure?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between independent and dependent clauses in a complex sentence?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between independent and dependent clauses in a complex sentence?
What distinguishes a compound-complex sentence from a simple sentence?
What distinguishes a compound-complex sentence from a simple 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?
When can a simple sentence be expanded, and what does this typically involve?
When can a simple sentence be expanded, and what does this typically involve?
What is the typical function of the subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?
What is the typical function of the subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?
How do compound sentences enhance the clarity of written communication?
How do compound sentences enhance the clarity of written communication?
What is the primary function of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?
What is the primary function of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?
Which of the following sentences best illustrates the structure of a compound-complex sentence?
Which of the following sentences best illustrates the structure of a compound-complex sentence?
What do compound sentences primarily demonstrate in terms of sentence structure?
What do compound sentences primarily demonstrate in terms of sentence structure?
Which of the following best describes what can be added to a simple sentence to enhance its complexity?
Which of the following best describes what can be added to a simple sentence to enhance its complexity?
In the structure of sentence types, what is unique about the compound-complex sentence compared to the others?
In the structure of sentence types, what is unique about the compound-complex sentence compared to the others?
Which of the following conjunctions is not typically used in compound sentences?
Which of the following conjunctions is not typically used in compound sentences?
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