What is a simple sentence?
Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex Sentences

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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 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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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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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: 'Several new kinds of plants sprang up in the garden, but they were not good to eat.'
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Compound Sentence
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the type of sentence: 'In the beginning of the novel, Nick arrives in town late at night.'
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Simple Sentence
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Identify the type of sentence: 'Alice could not think of any good reason, and as the Caterpillar seemed to be in a very unpleasant state of mind, she turned away.'
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Compound-Complex Sentence
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