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Sentence Types
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dependent Clause | Cannot stand on its own as a complete sentence because it doesn't express a complete thought |
| Independent Clause | A clause that can stand on its own and is a complete thought |
| Simple Sentence | Consists of a single, independent clause that includes a subject and a verb |
| Compound Sentence | Joins 2 independent clauses together with the help of a comma and a coordinating conjunction or just a semicolon |
| Complex Sentence | A single independent clause with a dependent clause |
| Compound-Complex Sentence | Combines 2 or more independent clauses with at least 1 dependent clause |