Simple, Compound, Complex sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause that contains a subject and a predicate.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, which is connected by subordinating conjunctions.

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect an independent clause with a dependent clause (e.g., because, although, since, unless).

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance (e.g., for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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Can a compound sentence contain a dependent clause?

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No, a compound sentence consists only of independent clauses.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Complex sentence.

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What is the purpose of using compound sentences?

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Compound sentences are used to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb.