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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| independent clause | can stand alone by itself, express a complete thought |
| dependent clause | can not stand alone by itself, do not express complete thought |
| simple sentence | consists of a single independent clause that includes a subject and a verb |
| compound sentence | joins 2 independent clauses with the help of a comma and a coordinating conjunction or just a semicolon |
| coordinating conjunctions | fanboys |
| compound/complex sentence | combines 2 or not independent clause with at least one dependent clause |