Identifying Sentence Types

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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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Identify the type of sentence: 'The beautiful dancer walked across the stage to accept the lovely flowers.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When the rain stops, we're going to go splash in the puddles.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The birds were playing in our pool.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The band marched around the field after the game ended.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Do you want me to help, or would you like to do this yourself?'

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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 runs every day.'

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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 was tired.'