Compound and Simple Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause 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 is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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What do we call a word that describes an action?

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A verb.

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What is a conjunction?

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

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What do you use to join two simple sentences to make a compound sentence?

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A comma and a conjunction.

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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 because it has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She runs fast.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It needs an independent clause to make sense. Example: 'Because she was tired.'

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

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The comma is used before the conjunction to separate the two independent clauses. Example: 'I wanted to play, but it was too late.'

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Can a compound sentence have more than two clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have three or more independent clauses. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain, and I forgot my umbrella.'

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What is an example of a simple sentence?

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An example of a simple sentence is: 'The dog barks.'