Simple vs. Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The witch flew by my house.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I was hungry, so I ate a pumpkin pie.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Isaac and Ezekiel completed their homework before going out to trick-or-treat.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My parents bought a lot of candy, but only gave out two candies to each child.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My sister did not watch a scary movie with me, for it will give her nightmares.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The witch flew by my house.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I was hungry, so I ate a pumpkin pie.'

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Compound sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I like ice cream.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'. Example: 'I wanted to go, but it was raining.'

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses connected by a conjunction.