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TEAS English & Language UsageSimple to compound-complex

Sentence StructureATI TEAS 7 cheat sheet

Simple to compound-complex

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The Four Types

  • Simple — one independent clause
  • Compound — two independent clauses joined
  • Complex — one independent + one dependent
  • Compound-complex — two independent + at least one dependent

Independent Clause

  • Has a subject and a verb and stands alone

Dependent Clause

  • Has a subject and verb but begins with a subordinator and cannot stand alone

Joining

  • Comma + FANBOYS, or a semicolon, or a subordinator
Key takeaway

Simple to compound-complex

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