Simple. Compound and complex Sentences

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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 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 dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the structure: 'She wanted to go for a run, but it started to rain.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'You can wash the car while I take a long nap in my room.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'The young cub and its mother walked across the road.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'Cori can go to camp, or she can join junior life guards.'

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Compound 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. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she was tired.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Common examples include 'and', 'but', 'or'. Example: 'I want pizza, but I also want pasta.'