Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

Back

A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I like apples and oranges.'

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The conjunction is 'and'.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Correct the sentence: 'She likes to swim, she likes to run.'

Back

Corrected: 'She likes to swim, and she likes to run.'

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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

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The comma is used to separate the two independent clauses to clarify the sentence structure.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

Identify whether the following is a simple or compound sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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Simple sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

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Identify whether the following is a simple or compound sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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Compound sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

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What is the effect of using a period instead of a comma before a conjunction?

Back

Using a period creates two separate sentences instead of a compound sentence. Example: 'I wanted to play outside. It was too cold.'

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.5.2

Front

Correct the sentence: 'He can go to the party or, he can stay home.'

Back

Corrected: 'He can go to the party, or he can stay home.'

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B