SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX SENTENCES

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains a subject and a verb, and expresses a complete thought. It has no dependent clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She went to the store, and he stayed home.'

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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 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'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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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. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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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.'