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 no dependent clauses. It expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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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 coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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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 and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like ice cream, and my brother likes cake.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cat sleeps.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Complex sentence (not simple or compound).

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is not a complete sentence. Example: 'When we went to the store.'

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What is the purpose of using compound sentences?

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Compound sentences are used to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them, making writing more complex and interesting.