Simple/Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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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 conjunction.

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True or False: A simple sentence can have more than one independent clause.

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False

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True or False: An independent clause can stand alone by itself and expresses a complete thought.

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True

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We try to do our best in everything we do.'

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Simple sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The Civil War lasted four years, and Abraham Lincoln made many improvements for our country.'

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Compound sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'On Saturday, we ate French toast.'

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Simple sentence

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What connects independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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Conjunctions such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is the main difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.