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No, they are not the same. A simple sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought: it can stand on its own and it makes sense. For example: I love ice cream. Jerry is a student. We visited New York. But a dependent clause cannot stand on its own-- it "depends" on an independent clause or it won't make any sense. For example: While I was working... (what happened?). If she wins the lottery... (what will she do?). As you can see, a dependent clause needs some additional information; in a sentence, it will be linked to an independent clause. So: While I was working, my brother sent me a text message. If she wins the lottery, she wants to go to Europe on vacation.
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What kind of sentence contains just one independent clause and no dependent clauses?
Simple Sentence .
What are the 5 types of simple sentences?
Based on the 3 types of sentences by structure, these are the 5 sentence patterns (by structure and punctuation): Simple sentence Compound sentence - clauses separated by semi-colon Compound sentence - clauses joined by a coordinating conjuction Complex Sentence - dependent clause, comma, independent clause Complex Sentence - independent clause, (no comma), dependent clause
Which is the definition of a complex sentence?
A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. The independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while the dependent clause relies on the independent clause to make sense.
What is the difference between simple and compound sentence?
A simple sentence only has one independent clause and no dependent clauses. A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses and can also have a dependent clause. The two independent clauses of a compound sentence are joined by a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or).Simple sentence example: I am walking.Compound sentence example: I am walking, but my friend is running.
What kind of sentence has one independent and one dependent clause?
A complex sentence has one independent clause and one dependent clause. The independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while the dependent clause cannot.
A sectence that consisted of an independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses is?
You have described a "complex" sentence. - Simple sentence = An independent clause. - Compound sentence = Two independent clauses joined with a conjunction. - Complex sentence = An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses.
Is there any similaritie between dependent clause and sentence?
A dependent clause is similar to a sentence because they are both made of words. And the difference: The Dependent Clause is unfinished while a sentence is.
What is the subject in the sentence When the field is wet?
That is not actually a complete sentence. It is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone. If you were to take off the subordinating conjunction "when," it could stand alone and would a sentence. The simple subject in that dependent clause is field.
What are three sentence patterns that are useful tools for creating variety in your writing?
Simple, compound, complex
Is a dependent clause without an attached independent clause considered a sentence fragment?
Yes, it is. That is why it is called "a dependent clause." It is dependent upon the independent clause.
What is the meaning of 3 kinds of sentences?
The three different kinds of sentences are simple, compound, and complex. Simple sentences require one independent clause but no dependent clauses. Compound sentences are made up of 2 independent clauses and a dependent clause is possible. A complex sentence requires one independent clause and one dependent clause
What is a clause in a complex sentence?
It have 2 clauses in Complex sentence. It is Dependent clause and Independent clause
