Types of Sentence Structures

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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 dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two 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 contains 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 has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the structure: 'If I study hard, I will pass the exam.'

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Complex sentence

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Identify the structure: 'I like apples, and I like oranges.'

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Compound sentence

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Identify the structure: 'She went to the store after she finished her homework.'

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Complex sentence

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Identify the structure: 'He plays soccer, but he also plays basketball.'

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Compound sentence

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I went to the store.'