3.4 Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause 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 is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go to the concert, but my parents wouldn't let me.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Mrs. Davis lives on a very busy road in the middle of the city.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go to the concert, but my parents wouldn't let me.'

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Compound

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Which conjunction would best join these sentences: 'We can go to Florida for vacation.' 'We can go to Texas.'

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or

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Which conjunction would best join these sentences: 'Do you want to read a book?' 'Do you want to watch a movie?'

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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 because it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She runs fast.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she was tired.'

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What punctuation is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the conjunction in a compound sentence.