Grammar Review

A transition word is a word or phrase that connects ideas, sentences, or paragraphs, helping to guide the reader through the text.

To my surprise.

A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

Commas are used to separate items in a list.

A comma should be placed between adjectives that equally describe a noun.

Commas are used to indicate a pause, separate items, or clarify meaning in sentences.

My long-legged, shaggy-haired dog bounded down the twisting trail after me.