Sentence Structure Examples
Question:
How can I distinguish among simple, compound and complex sentences?
Sentence Structures
A simple sentence contains only one clause. A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses. A complex sentence has at least one independent clause plus at least one dependent clause.
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How to Write Better by Improving Your Sentence Structure
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Chapter 6 / Lesson 6Proper sentence structure is important for strong reading and writing comprehension. Discover how to successfully identify and avoid misplaced modifiers, sentence fragments, and the passive voice to improve sentence structure.
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