Sentence Structure (8.5)

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What is a Simple Sentence?

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A Simple Sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses. Example: 'I like ice cream.'

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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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 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 consists of 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 consists of at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the structure: 'If you see Bill, tell him I plan on stealing his wife because she is my type.'

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Complex Sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'Because I couldn't sleep, I drove all night to Las Vegas, and I lost everything I own playing Blackjack.'

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Compound-Complex Sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'I do not own a Porsche.'

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Simple Sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'The football game was cancelled because it was raining.'

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Complex Sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'Because we couldn't sleep, we drove all night to Las Vegas, and then we lost all of our money.'

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Compound-Complex Sentence.

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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. It contains a subject and a verb. Example: 'She runs every day.'