Sentence Types

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and no subordinate clauses. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating 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 contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate 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 contains at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the sentence type: 'The cat sleeps.'

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Simple

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Identify the sentence type: 'The cat sleeps, and the dog barks.'

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Compound

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Identify the sentence type: 'Because the cat sleeps, the dog is quiet.'

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Complex

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Identify the sentence type: 'The cat sleeps, and because the dog barks, it wakes up.'

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Compound-complex

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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: 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', 'so'.

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'Although it was raining.'