Sentence types

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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 consists of two or more 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.

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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 type of sentence: 'Lara cannot wait for the vacation because she is really tired.'

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Complex.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I won't change my mind, but you can ask someone else if you don't like my answer.'

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Compound-Complex.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The students enjoyed doing the Travel Guide performance task.'

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Simple.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I can eat a salad, or I can eat a fruit.'

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Compound.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'It is sunny outside, but the temperature is below freezing.'

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Compound.

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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.