simple compound and complex sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of one independent clause.

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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 (FANBOYS).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one dependent clause.

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What are the components of a complex sentence?

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One independent clause and one dependent clause.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses.

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Give an example of a simple sentence.

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The cat sleeps.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we went for a walk.