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inter (prefix) means between or among
Intra (prefix) within, inside
Types of sentences simple, compound, complex, compound-complex
A simple sentence is a sentence that consists of one
independent clause and expresses a complete
thought.
What is a simple
sentence?
has a subject and a verb
Example: The train arrived at six o'clock
What type of sentence is This is a simple sentence.
this?
Subject: Kitten
The tiny kitten curled into
a ball. Verb: Curled
simple sentence
The train arrived at six
consists of one independent clause and expresses a
o'clock
complete thought.
Subject: Train
is what type of sentence
Verb: Arrived
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compound sentence
Joe got to the station on
a sentence with more than one subject or predicate.
time; the train was two
Such as 2 independent clauses.
hours late
Is made up of two complete sentences connected to
is what type of sentence
each other with a coordinating conjunction (or
connecting work), such as but, or and
a sentence with more than one subject or predicate.
What is a compound
sentence? Is made up of 2 complete sentences connected with
coordinating conjunction (connecting word)
What type of sentence is Compound
this?
The tiny kitten curled into
a ball, and she slept for
the entire day.
compound sentence
a sentence with more than one subject or predicate.
Joe got to the station on
Such as 2 independent clauses.
time, but the train was two
hours late
Is made up of two complete sentences connected to
each other with a coordinating conjunction (or
connecting work), such as but, or and
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a sentence with more than one subject or predicate.
Such as 2 independent clauses.
Is made up of two complete sentences connected to
each other with a coordinating conjunction (or
connecting work), such as but, or and
Ex) Joe got to the station on time, but the train was
two hours late
What is a compound or
sentence?
Joe got to the station on time; the train was two hours
late
note a common was used before the conjuction. It
helps indicated what follows will be a second
independent clause.
Commas and semicolons help us ID b/t independent
and dependent clauses
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Commas and semicolons help us ID b/t independent
and dependent clauses
Is a sentence made up of two independent clauses
(compound sentence) but w/o a connecting work.
When you use a
you can also use a semicolon when you connect two
semicolon...
independent clauses with a conjunctive adverb
-however, therefore, otherwise, nevertheless
Joe got to the station on time; however, the train was
two hours late.
Joe got to the station on This is an appropriate placement of a ;
time; however, the train
was two hours late. It is followed by a conjunctive adverb
-To separate items in a series
- to set off non-essential elements in a sentence. For
example: Lanie is, as you know, the best doctor in this
practice
-to set off an introductory clause, word, or phrase: For
example: Last night, 400 people waited in line for the
When do you use a coma new star wars film.
-to follow conventions, such as between cities and
states, and to separate the month and day from the
year. For ex) Buenos Aires, Argentina, is known for its
nightlife.
-to separate two independent clauses with a
conjection
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TEAS English and Language test bank questions
and accurate detailed answers \verified 100%
\latest update 2025-2026
inter (prefix) means between or among
Intra (prefix) within, inside
Types of sentences simple, compound, complex, compound-complex
A simple sentence is a sentence that consists of one
independent clause and expresses a complete
thought.
What is a simple
sentence?
has a subject and a verb
Example: The train arrived at six o'clock
What type of sentence is This is a simple sentence.
this?
Subject: Kitten
The tiny kitten curled into
a ball. Verb: Curled
simple sentence
The train arrived at six
consists of one independent clause and expresses a
o'clock
complete thought.
Subject: Train
is what type of sentence
Verb: Arrived
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compound sentence
Joe got to the station on
a sentence with more than one subject or predicate.
time; the train was two
Such as 2 independent clauses.
hours late
Is made up of two complete sentences connected to
is what type of sentence
each other with a coordinating conjunction (or
connecting work), such as but, or and
a sentence with more than one subject or predicate.
What is a compound
sentence? Is made up of 2 complete sentences connected with
coordinating conjunction (connecting word)
What type of sentence is Compound
this?
The tiny kitten curled into
a ball, and she slept for
the entire day.
compound sentence
a sentence with more than one subject or predicate.
Joe got to the station on
Such as 2 independent clauses.
time, but the train was two
hours late
Is made up of two complete sentences connected to
each other with a coordinating conjunction (or
connecting work), such as but, or and
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a sentence with more than one subject or predicate.
Such as 2 independent clauses.
Is made up of two complete sentences connected to
each other with a coordinating conjunction (or
connecting work), such as but, or and
Ex) Joe got to the station on time, but the train was
two hours late
What is a compound or
sentence?
Joe got to the station on time; the train was two hours
late
note a common was used before the conjuction. It
helps indicated what follows will be a second
independent clause.
Commas and semicolons help us ID b/t independent
and dependent clauses
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Commas and semicolons help us ID b/t independent
and dependent clauses
Is a sentence made up of two independent clauses
(compound sentence) but w/o a connecting work.
When you use a
you can also use a semicolon when you connect two
semicolon...
independent clauses with a conjunctive adverb
-however, therefore, otherwise, nevertheless
Joe got to the station on time; however, the train was
two hours late.
Joe got to the station on This is an appropriate placement of a ;
time; however, the train
was two hours late. It is followed by a conjunctive adverb
-To separate items in a series
- to set off non-essential elements in a sentence. For
example: Lanie is, as you know, the best doctor in this
practice
-to set off an introductory clause, word, or phrase: For
example: Last night, 400 people waited in line for the
When do you use a coma new star wars film.
-to follow conventions, such as between cities and
states, and to separate the month and day from the
year. For ex) Buenos Aires, Argentina, is known for its
nightlife.
-to separate two independent clauses with a
conjection
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