Sentence Structures

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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 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 conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I love reading books.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She likes ice cream, and he likes cake.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

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Complex

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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: 'The cat sleeps.' (The cat 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 state of being. Example: 'run,' 'is,' 'jump.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples: 'and,' 'but,' 'or.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause. Example: 'Because I was tired.'