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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?
- Compound-complex sentence
- Compound sentence
- Complex sentence (correct)
- Simple sentence
In a compound sentence, how many independent clauses are typically present?
In a compound sentence, how many independent clauses are typically present?
- One
- None
- Two (correct)
- Three
Which type of sentence consists of both compound and complex elements?
Which type of sentence consists of both compound and complex elements?
- Complex sentence
- Compound sentence
- Compound-complex sentence (correct)
- Simple sentence
What is the defining feature of a dependent clause in a sentence?
What is the defining feature of a dependent clause in a sentence?
In a complex sentence, how are dependent clauses typically connected to independent clauses?
In a complex sentence, how are dependent clauses typically connected to independent clauses?
Which type of sentence contains two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause?
Which type of sentence contains two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause?
What is the function of a semicolon in the compound-complex sentence: 'Though Brian prefers chocolate, he decided to get vanilla ice cream; he regretted it'?
What is the function of a semicolon in the compound-complex sentence: 'Though Brian prefers chocolate, he decided to get vanilla ice cream; he regretted it'?
What is a compound-complex sentence?
What is a compound-complex sentence?
How many independent clauses must a compound sentence have?
How many independent clauses must a compound sentence have?
Which of the following is necessary for a sentence to be considered compound?
Which of the following is necessary for a sentence to be considered compound?
In a compound sentence, how are the independent clauses typically combined?
In a compound sentence, how are the independent clauses typically combined?
Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
What differentiates a simple sentence from a compound sentence?
What differentiates a simple sentence from a compound sentence?
Which type of sentence contains both a subject, a predicate, and at least one dependent clause?
Which type of sentence contains both a subject, a predicate, and at least one dependent clause?
What distinguishes a compound-complex sentence from a compound sentence?
What distinguishes a compound-complex sentence from a compound sentence?
Which of the following is a correct way to combine independent clauses in a compound sentence?
Which of the following is a correct way to combine independent clauses in a compound sentence?
What is the main distinguishing factor between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?
What is the main distinguishing factor between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?
Which of the following conjunctions can be used to connect independent clauses in a compound sentence?
Which of the following conjunctions can be used to connect independent clauses in a compound sentence?
Why is it important for a sentence to have at least two independent clauses to be considered compound?
Why is it important for a sentence to have at least two independent clauses to be considered compound?
In the context provided, how does a semicolon contribute to the structure of a compound sentence?
In the context provided, how does a semicolon contribute to the structure of a compound sentence?
Which of the following examples illustrates a compound sentence rather than a simple sentence?
Which of the following examples illustrates a compound sentence rather than a simple sentence?
Which type of sentence contains two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause?
Which type of sentence contains two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause?
What is the defining feature of a dependent clause in a sentence?
What is the defining feature of a dependent clause in a sentence?
In a complex sentence, how are dependent clauses typically connected to independent clauses?
In a complex sentence, how are dependent clauses typically connected to independent clauses?
Which punctuation mark is used in the compound-complex sentence: 'Though Brian prefers chocolate, he decided to get vanilla ice cream; he regretted it'?
Which punctuation mark is used in the compound-complex sentence: 'Though Brian prefers chocolate, he decided to get vanilla ice cream; he regretted it'?
What differentiates a simple sentence from a compound sentence?
What differentiates a simple sentence from a compound sentence?
Which type of sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses?
Which type of sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses?
How many independent clauses must a compound sentence have?
How many independent clauses must a compound sentence have?
'Before going to school' in the sentence 'Jordan packed his lunch before going to school, but he forgot to include an apple' is an example of:
'Before going to school' in the sentence 'Jordan packed his lunch before going to school, but he forgot to include an apple' is an example of:
