Sentence Types - Review

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two 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 dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Dr. Matthews did what could be done, but it simply was not enough to save his life.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Elijah remained at home because he had a sore throat.'

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Complex sentence.

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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 runs every day.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Because she was tired.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I know you don't like him, but that doesn't matter.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Dad went fishing, but Mama decided to stay home.'

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Compound sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet.'