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 dog barks.'

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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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Identify the type of sentence: 'Since you are already late for work, I will call your boss and explain what happened.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The girls will go to the gym, but the boys will stay in the cafeteria for the meetings.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although you are early, I need you to stay after school today.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The people in back will not be able to see the presentation if you do not re-arrange the chairs differently.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Most people enjoy the dinner menu at their house for Thanksgiving Day; they also enjoy the dinner menu for The Fourth of July too!'

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Compound

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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 loves to read.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Because she loves to read.'