Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'Dogs are my favorite animal.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'Jimmy likes to read books, and Amy reads comics.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Mary is wearing a red shirt, and Jane is wearing a pink shirt.'

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Compound Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I want to go to work, but I am too sick.'

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Compound Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Jimmy likes to read books.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Dogs are my favorite animal.'

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Simple Sentence

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What conjunctions are commonly used in compound sentences?

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Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet.'

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How can you turn two simple sentences into a compound sentence?

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You can join two simple sentences using a conjunction. Example: 'I like ice cream. I like cake.' becomes 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'

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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 fast.'

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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 does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she was tired.'