Syntax - Clauses and Sentences
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María Pavón
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Simple Sentence: one independent clause.
types of sentences
Ileana loves reading and teaching.
Cid enjoys and eats cookies.
Deb and Pilar always pass their tests!
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Compound Sentence: two or more independent clauses.
types of sentences
Nalle likes reading and Bren enjoys writing.
He enjoys school, however, he hates math.
I enjoy history; she enjoys algebra.
coordinating conjunction
conjunctive adverb
semicolon
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Multiple Choice
Traffic was heavy this morning, but I still arrived on time.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentece
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Multiple Choice
She studied all night; her dedication was evident.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentece
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Complex Sentence: one or more dependent clauses.
types of sentences
Alexis couldn't participate because his microphone doesn't work.
Majo, who is always present, wasn't in class yesterday.
subordinating conjunction
relative pronoun
6
Multiple Choice
The book that she lent me was incredibly fascinating.
Simple
Compound
Complex
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Compound-Complex Sentence: 2+ independent clauses joined to 1+ dependent clauses.
types of sentences
I missed the bus, but I managed to catch a ride with my friend, who was heading in the same direction.
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Multiple Choice
He missed his train; therefore, he had to wait for the next one
Simple
Compound
Complex
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Multiple Choice
She found a wallet on the ground, which contained some cash and identification.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Simple Sentence: one independent clause.
types of sentences
Ileana loves reading and teaching.
Cid enjoys and eats cookies.
Deb and Pilar always pass their tests!
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