Simple and compound sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence 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 has two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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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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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to play, but it was too late.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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What punctuation is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the conjunction.

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Is this sentence simple or compound? 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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This sentence is simple.

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Is this sentence simple or compound? 'The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.'

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This sentence is compound.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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The comma separates the independent clauses to clarify the sentence structure.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'I like apples and oranges.' or 'I like apples, and oranges.'

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The correct sentence is 'I like apples and oranges.' (no comma needed before 'and').

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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. Example: 'She runs fast.'