Simple/Compound/Complex sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is one complete sentence with a subject and predicate.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is two complete sentences combined with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is one complete sentence combined with a dependent clause using a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBIS).

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a complete sentence that can stand alone.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is an incomplete sentence that cannot stand alone.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My dog eats fruit of any kind, but she will not eat meat or cheese.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Bosco chased his tail, but he never did catch it.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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What conjunctions are used in compound sentences?

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Coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) are used in compound sentences.

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What conjunctions are used in complex sentences?

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Subordinating conjunctions (AAAWWUBIS: although, after, as, when, while, until, because, if, since) are used in complex sentences.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent clauses?

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An independent clause is a complete thought that can stand alone, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause.