What is a simple sentence?
Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause that has a subject and a predicate, expressing 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.
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What is a dependent clause?
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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.
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What is an independent clause?
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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
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What is the main verb in a sentence?
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The main verb is the verb that shows the primary action or state of being in the sentence.
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How can you identify a compound sentence?
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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two or more independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.
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