Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I like ice cream.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence has two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. 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 has 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 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. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she loves to read.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She dropped the pan and the plate, but she held on to the spoon.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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How many independent clauses are in a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence has two independent clauses.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I can't help you with your homework.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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What connects the clauses in a compound sentence?

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Conjunctions (like 'and', 'but', 'or') connect the clauses in a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When the cake is brown, remove it from the oven.'

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This is a complex sentence.