Simple and Compound Sentences

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Independent clause

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A group of words with a subject and predicate that expresses a complete thought or idea.

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A simple sentence expresses one complete idea.

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true

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Can simple sentences have more than one subject or verb?

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false

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Do compound sentences always need commas?

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false

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Compound sentences will EITHER have a comma and a FANBOY or a semicolon.

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true

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Can simple sentences contain a semicolon?

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false

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Can simple sentences contain a comma and a FANBOY?

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true

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What type of sentence is this? The boys ran to school yesterday afternoon.

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simple

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What type of sentence is this? The boys and girls ran to school yesterday afternoon.

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simple

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What type of sentence is this? The boys played with their toys, and the girls ran to the school.

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compound