Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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What are FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS are coordinating conjunctions used to connect words, phrases, or clauses. They include: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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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 consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating 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 one 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 of sentence: 'The thunder was so incredibly loud.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Cynthia and Penny walked to the store, and they also bought a soda.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'One of the most fun games to play with your family is Catan.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The puppy is excited, so her tail was wagging.'

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Compound sentence.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause.