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Using simple, compound and complex sentences in descriptive writing

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I can vary sentence structures accurately in my descriptive writing.

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A simple sentence has one main clause. Compound sentences are two main clauses joined together with a coordinating conjunction or semicolon. Complex sentences are one main clause and at least one subordinate clause. The subordinate clause can go at the beginning, middle and end of a sentence.

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