Types of sentence structures

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses. Example: 'I like eating fast food.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. Example: 'I like tea; however, I prefer coffee.'

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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: 'I want to play football even though it is raining.'

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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 at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk, and I enjoyed it.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'It is raining.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I want to play football, but it is raining.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like eating fast food.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like tea; however, I prefer coffee.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I want to play football even though it is raining.'

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Complex

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet.'