Compound and Complex Sentence Practice

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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: 'I enjoy reading.'

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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 conjunction. Example: 'I like tea, and she likes coffee.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although I like coffee, I prefer tea, and my friend likes soda.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I find doing my work on my laptop to be quite enjoyable.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like vanilla and chocolate.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When I play a Quizizz quiz, I have to remain focused.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like vanilla, and I like chocolate.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was sunny, the woods were dark, and she stumbled down the hill.'

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Compound-complex sentence.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.