Simple Sentences vs Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She saw a family celebrating.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: 'She saw a family celebrating, but her own situation remained bleak.'

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Identify the key feature of a simple sentence.

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A simple sentence has only one subject and one predicate.

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Identify the key feature of a compound sentence.

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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What conjunctions are commonly used in compound sentences?

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Common conjunctions include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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Choose the correct type of sentence: 'The little match girl was cold.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Choose the correct type of sentence: 'The little match girl was cold, so she huddled in a corner.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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What is the purpose of using compound sentences?

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Compound sentences are used to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.

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Example: 'She wanted to play, and her friends wanted to join her.'

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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.