Simple or Compound Sentence

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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: 'The dog barks.'

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

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Our mascot is the bear, so she is painting a claw on her face.'

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Compound Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The big football game is this weekend.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I don't agree with her and pouted.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I'd like to be a cheerleader, too.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My big brother, his friends, and my sister are all going to the game.'

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Simple Sentence

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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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.

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What is the purpose of a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a compound sentence is to connect two related ideas or thoughts, showing how they are linked.