Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

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What is a Simple Sentence?

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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 independent clauses 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 Compound-Complex Sentence?

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A Compound-Complex Sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Professor Allen's intelligent students completed and turned in their work.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After the teacher chose groups, John and Sara were selected as partners for a project, yet Sarah did most of the work.'

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Compound Complex Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My first period teacher told us about his promotion today.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The trendy fashion designer released her new line on Wednesday.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We enjoyed our day because we were allowed to choose our reading.'

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Complex Sentence

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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 runs fast.'