Simple, Compound, Complex (1)-Wonders Gr5 U2 GS1 -Blancaflor

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause that has a subject and a predicate. It expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

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Identify the conjunction used in compound sentences.

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Coordinating conjunctions such as 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so' are used to connect independent clauses in compound sentences.

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?

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A dependent clause provides additional information to the independent clause but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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Example: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike.'

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What punctuation is commonly used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is commonly used before the coordinating conjunction to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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How can you identify a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence can be identified by the presence of a dependent clause, often introduced by subordinating conjunctions like 'because', 'if', 'when', 'although', etc.