Simple or Compound Sentence?

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'There was an accident on the runway, so no planes were able to land or take off.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My sister writes songs and performs them in coffee shops.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Kylie vowed to score a goal today, and she won't let anything get in her way.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Denise was so excited to meet Lebron James.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Visitors can ride a tram up the mountain, or they can hike to the top.'

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Compound

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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'.

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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 has a subject and a verb.

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What is the purpose of a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a compound sentence is to connect two related ideas or thoughts, showing how they are linked.