Simple Compound Complex 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 with no dependent clauses. 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 contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, which cannot stand alone.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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Identify the structure: 'James noticed that the Queen was quickly moving up behind him.'

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Complex Sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'Several new kinds of plants sprang up in the garden, but they were not good to eat.'

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Compound Sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'Alice began in a loud, indignant voice, but she stopped hastily.'

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Compound Sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'The Queen put on her spectacles and began staring at the Hatter, who turned pale and fidgeted.'

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Complex Sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'The long grass rustled at her feet the White Rabbit hurried by the garden.'

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Complex Sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Examples include for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.