Simple, Compound, Complex

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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 cat sleeps.'

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What is a Compound Sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. 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. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the type: 'The dog barked, and the cat meowed.'

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Compound

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Identify the type: 'Because it was cold, we stayed inside.'

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Complex

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Identify the type: 'She loves to read.'

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Simple

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What is a conjunction?

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

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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. Example: 'She runs fast.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'When she runs fast.'

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Identify the type: 'I like apples, but my brother likes oranges.'

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Compound