Simple, compound, complex sentences bellringer

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one subject and one predicate. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains 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 is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Picking up litter.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'since'.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Ana didn't come to school today because she is sick.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Davis has an older sister named Mallory.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like to read, and I enjoy writing.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When the sun sets.'

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Fragment