Simple or Compound Sentences?

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I like ice cream.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I like ice cream, and my brother likes cake.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We love to ride the fast rides, kiddy rides, and eat corn dogs.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My favorite ride is the Scrambler, but Jeremy's favorite ride is the Pirate Ship.'

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Compound sentence.

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence is a sentence that asks a question and ends with a question mark. Example: 'Are you coming to the party?'

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence is a sentence that makes a statement and ends with a period. Example: 'The sky is blue.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Do you plan on going to the fair if it reopens this year?'

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Simple and an interrogative sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I hope that the Craighead County Fair will be open this year.'

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Simple and declarative.

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What is a conjunction?

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

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We let the kids play a few games, but we ride the rides first.'

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Compound sentence.