Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause, often introduced by a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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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. Examples include: because, although, while, since, and if.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Because Mary and Samantha arrived late at the bus station, I did not see them.'

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Because

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We have never been to Asia, nor have we visited Africa.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Tom reads fiction and nonfiction.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Alex went to the store, but she stopped for gas on the way.'

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Compound

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Joe realized that the train was late while he waited at the train station.'

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While

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?

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It introduces the dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent and independent clauses.