What is a simple sentence?
Simple, Compound, & Complex Sentences

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'
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What is a compound sentence?
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A compound sentence consists of two or more simple sentences joined by a 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 subject in a sentence?
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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: In 'The dog barks,' 'the dog' is the subject.
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What is a verb in a sentence?
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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being. Example: In 'She runs fast,' 'runs' is the verb.
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What is a conjunction?
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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Common conjunctions 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 because it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She loves to read.'
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