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1
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What is a Imperative sentence?

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Run!
Leave!
Work!

One word long.

2
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What is a simple sentence?

A

Subject ➕ verb

He runs
She left
They’re working

3
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What is a major sentence?

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It contains a main verb and a subject.

4
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What is a minor sentence?

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A sentence with no verb in it.

5
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What is a compound sentence?

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It has at least 2 independent clauses (same ideas) joined with a coordinating conjunction.
For, and, but, so, or, yet.

I want the sporty red car but I will lease the practical blue one.

6
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What is a complex sentence?

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The independent clause can stand alone as one sentence.

7
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What is a exclamatory sentence?

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A statement that conveys strong emotion.

Yeah I’m so excited!

8
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What is a independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone making a complete thought.

Cate sipped on her cappuccino.

A subject and verb = complete.

9
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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause can’t stand alone.

While Cate sipped on her cappuccino.
Subject Cate Verb ⬆️

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