What is a simple sentence?
Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause, which means it has one subject and one predicate. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'
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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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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 compound-complex sentence?
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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk, and my friend joined me.'
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Identify the type of sentence: 'Lyndon Johnson attended a teacher's college and later studied law.'
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Simple sentence.
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Identify the type of sentence: 'Before construction of the Eiffel Tower began, people thought it would cost too much to build.'
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Complex sentence.
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Identify the type of sentence: 'San Francisco is located in northern California, but Los Angeles is located in southern California.'
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Compound sentence.
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