Sentence Types Review

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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 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 an 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 one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'While Payton wishes that his mom taught his English class, he is still nice to Mrs. Powell.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Jason and Jett jump over the jelly-filled donuts to showcase the jitterbug dance.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Kaylah, Morgan, and Asher are not in the same House this quarter.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Bella misses school sometimes, but Alondra misses even more school than her!'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Hayden went to Disney World this summer to try the new Star Wars roller coaster and Spongebob Squarepants water ride.'

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Simple

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'