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1
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What is a phrase

A

Group of words with no finite verb

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2
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what is a clause

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clause contains finite verb and subject

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3
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Structure of simple sentence

A

one finite verb and no conjunction and one main idea

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4
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Compound Sentence

A
  • Two or more finite verbs

- Two or more clauses

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Complex Sentence

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Has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses

- has coordinating conjunctions

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