What is a simple sentence?
Simple and Compound Sentence Review

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb 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 consists of 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 are coordinating conjunctions?
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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).
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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'
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The coordinating conjunction is 'but.'
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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 enjoys reading.'
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What is a dependent clause?
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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Although she was tired.'
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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?
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A compound sentence is punctuated with a comma before the coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to eat, but I was not hungry.'
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