Practice Kinds Of Sentences (by Structure) (8.1) - Module 1: Foundations of English Grammar (Language)

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Question 1.
Create a simple sentence.
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Remember, it should have one subject and one verb.
Question 2.
Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted pizza, but my friend wanted pasta.'
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Look for the word that connects the two independent clauses.
3Question 3.
What is a simple sentence?
- Contains one independent clause
- Contains multiple clauses
- Is a complex structure
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Think about how many clauses are in a simple sentence.
4Question 4.
True or False: A complex sentence contains only one independent clause.
- True
- False
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Consider the definition of a complex sentence.
Question 5.
Transform the following sentences into a complex sentence: 'I stayed up late. I was tired this morning.'
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Think of a reason that connects both sentences.
Question 6.
Create a compound sentence from these ideas: 'She loves music.' 'He loves dancing.'
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Use a conjunction to connect the two independent ideas.

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