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Given the following sentences: 1. I will cook dinner tonight because I can't go with you. 2. I will cook dinner tonight, but I can't go with you.
Is #1 considered a complex sentence simply because it uses a subordinating conjunction, and #2 a compound sentence because it uses a coordinating conjunction?
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks in advance. Scout
Is #1 considered a complex sentence simply because it uses a subordinating conjunction, and #2 a compound sentence because it uses a coordinating conjunction?
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks in advance. Scout
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[nq:1]Given the following sentences: 1. I will cook dinner tonight because I can't go with you. 2.
- [nq:1]Given the following sentences: 1.
- I will cook dinner tonight because I can't go with you.
- 2.
- I will cook ...
- [/nq] Yes.
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[nq:1]Given the following sentences: 1. I will cook dinner tonight because I can't go with you. 2. I will cook ... complex sentence simply because it uses a subordinating conjunction, and #2 a compound sentence because it uses a coordinating conjunction?[/nq]
Yes.
I love it when people ask nice easy ones.
-- Mark Wallace -- For the intelligent approach to nasty humour, visit
Yes.
I love it when people ask nice easy ones.
-- Mark Wallace -- For the intelligent approach to nasty humour, visit
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[nq:1]Given the following sentences: 1. I will cook dinner tonight because I can't go with you. 2. I will cook ... complex sentence simply because it uses a subordinating conjunction, and #2 a compound sentence because it uses a coordinating conjunction?[/nq]
Yes.
"Because I can't go with you" is a so-called "clause of condition"; it is not an independent proposition, so the sentence
Yes.
"Because I can't go with you" is a so-called "clause of condition"; it is not an independent proposition, so the sentence
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[nq:2]Given the following sentences: 1. I will cook dinner tonight ... #2 a compound sentence because it uses a coordinating conjunction?[/nq]
[nq:1]Yes.[/nq]
Mein Gott. He's right. And Eric Walker said the same thing. Time to shut down the newsgroup.
[nq:1]I love it when people ask nice easy ones.[/nq]
So, okay, why is a raven like a writing desk?
-- Bob Lieblich Yes!
[nq:1]Yes.[/nq]
Mein Gott. He's right. And Eric Walker said the same thing. Time to shut down the newsgroup.
[nq:1]I love it when people ask nice easy ones.[/nq]
So, okay, why is a raven like a writing desk?
-- Bob Lieblich Yes!
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[nq:2] Yes.[/nq]
[nq:1]Mein Gott. He's right. And Eric Walker said the same thing. Time to shut down the newsgroup.[/nq]
Are you telling me he actually found the right page!!!
[nq:2]I love it when people ask nice easy ones.[/nq]
[nq:1]So, okay, why is a raven like a writing desk?[/nq]
I think you might do something better with your time than waste it on asking riddles that hav
[nq:1]Mein Gott. He's right. And Eric Walker said the same thing. Time to shut down the newsgroup.[/nq]
Are you telling me he actually found the right page!!!
[nq:2]I love it when people ask nice easy ones.[/nq]
[nq:1]So, okay, why is a raven like a writing desk?[/nq]
I think you might do something better with your time than waste it on asking riddles that hav
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[nq:2]Given the following sentences: 1. I will cook dinner tonight ... #2 a compound sentence because it uses a coordinating conjunction?[/nq]
[nq:1]Yes. "Because I can't go with you" is a so-called "clause of condition";[/nq]
Do you mean an "adverb clause of condition"? Because if you do, you're wrong.
Go read the page again.
[nq:1]it is not an independent proposition, so th
[nq:1]Yes. "Because I can't go with you" is a so-called "clause of condition";[/nq]
Do you mean an "adverb clause of condition"? Because if you do, you're wrong.
Go read the page again.
[nq:1]it is not an independent proposition, so th
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[nq:1]So, okay, why is a raven like a writing desk?[/nq]
Because it can produce a few notes, tho they are very flat; and it is naver put with the wrong end in front!
Because the notes for which they are noted are not noted for being musical notes.
on both.
Because there is a B in both and an N in neither.
Because it slopes with a flap.
B
[nq:1]So, okay, why is a raven like a writing desk?[/nq]
Because it can produce a few notes, tho they are very flat; and it is naver put with the wrong end in front!
Because the notes for which they are noted are not noted for being musical notes.
on both.
Because there is a B in both and an N in neither.
Because it slopes with a flap.
B
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[nq:2]Given the following sentences: 1. I will cook dinner tonight ... #2 a compound sentence because it uses a coordinating conjunction?[/nq]
[nq:1]Yes. "Because I can't go with you" is a so-called "clause of condition"; it is not an independent proposition, so ... "But I can't go with you" is an independent proposition, and so the sentence in which it occurs is "compound".[/nq]
Thanks f
[nq:1]Yes. "Because I can't go with you" is a so-called "clause of condition"; it is not an independent proposition, so ... "But I can't go with you" is an independent proposition, and so the sentence in which it occurs is "compound".[/nq]
Thanks f
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[nq:2] Yes. "Because I can't go with you" is a ... and so the sentence in which it occurs is "compound".[/nq]
[nq:1]Thanks for the explanation. I found the same answer in Warriner's, but it seemed like they were splitting hairs regarding dependent and independent. Guess I couldn't see the forest for the trees. I appreciate the feedback.[/nq]
Be careful about using non-terms like "clause o
[nq:1]Thanks for the explanation. I found the same answer in Warriner's, but it seemed like they were splitting hairs regarding dependent and independent. Guess I couldn't see the forest for the trees. I appreciate the feedback.[/nq]
Be careful about using non-terms like "clause o
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