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What type of sentence structure consists of 2 or more independent clauses?
What type of sentence structure consists of 2 or more independent clauses?
Which type of conjunction is used to connect dependent to independent clauses?
Which type of conjunction is used to connect dependent to independent clauses?
When combining two sentences using a semi-colon, where does the semi-colon come in relation to the adverbial conjunction?
When combining two sentences using a semi-colon, where does the semi-colon come in relation to the adverbial conjunction?
Which word introduces a dependent clause and connects it to an independent clause?
Which word introduces a dependent clause and connects it to an independent clause?
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In a sentence, which part represents 'what/WHO we're talking about'?
In a sentence, which part represents 'what/WHO we're talking about'?
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Which clause is considered a complete thought?
Which clause is considered a complete thought?
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What type of sentence structure consists of 1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause?
What type of sentence structure consists of 1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause?
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What is the function of subordinating conjunctions in a sentence?
What is the function of subordinating conjunctions in a sentence?
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Which of the following words is a relative pronoun used to introduce an adjective clause?
Which of the following words is a relative pronoun used to introduce an adjective clause?
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How are coordinating conjunctions typically used in a sentence?
How are coordinating conjunctions typically used in a sentence?
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What role do adverbial conjunctions play in connecting sentences?
What role do adverbial conjunctions play in connecting sentences?
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When should semi-colons be used in writing?
When should semi-colons be used in writing?
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Which word represents 'what/WHO we're talking about' in a sentence?
Which word represents 'what/WHO we're talking about' in a sentence?
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What type of sentence structure consists of 2 independent clauses and a dependent clause?
What type of sentence structure consists of 2 independent clauses and a dependent clause?
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Study Notes
Sentence Structure
- A compound sentence consists of 2 or more independent clauses.
Conjunctions
- Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect dependent clauses to independent clauses.
- Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.
- Adverbial conjunctions connect sentences and indicate a relationship between them.
Sentence Components
- A dependent clause is introduced by a subordinating conjunction and connects to an independent clause.
- An independent clause represents a complete thought.
- A noun or pronoun represents 'what/WHO we're talking about' in a sentence (subject).
Clause Types
- A complex sentence consists of 1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause.
- A compound-complex sentence consists of 2 independent clauses and a dependent clause.
Punctuation
- Semi-colons are used to separate two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning.
- A semi-colon comes before an adverbial conjunction when combining two sentences.
Pronouns
- Relative pronouns, such as 'who', introduce an adjective clause.
Sentence Function
- Subordinating conjunctions connect dependent clauses to independent clauses.
- Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.
- Adverbial conjunctions connect sentences and indicate a relationship between them.
- Semi-colons are used to separate two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning.
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Test your knowledge on sentence types including simple, compound, complex, and compound complex sentences, as well as clauses like independent and dependent clauses. Learn about subjects, predicates, and subordinating conjunctions in sentences.
