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sentence types
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Independent clause | Can stand by itself or with a dependent. Expresses a complete thought. Subject predicate (no conjunction) |
| dependent clause | Cannot stand by themselves. Do not express a complete thought. conjunction subject and predicate. |
| simple sentence' | Consists of a single, independent clause that includes a subject and a verb predicate. |
| compound sentence | Joins two independent clauses with the help of a comma and a coordinating conjunction or just a semicolon. |
| complex sentence | Two or more clauses joined with a subordinating conjunction. |
| compound- complex sentence | Three or more clauses joined by coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. |