Identifying Sentence Types

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb, and it 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 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 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 sentence type: 'The mystery continues, yet the clues are starting to come together.'

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Compound

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Identify the sentence type: 'The dog barked loudly, and the neighbors complained about the noise.'

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Compound

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Identify the sentence type: 'We have fire drills frequently which can be annoying, but some day they may save your life.'

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Compound

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Identify the sentence type: 'The cat sat on the windowsill, and the sun shone brightly in the sky.'

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Compound

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Identify the sentence type: 'Timothy ran to the store, but he forgot to get milk.'

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Compound

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.