Simple and Compound 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: 'I like ice cream.'

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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 for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I'm helping my grandma make a quilt.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'That was the most amazing thing I have ever seen!'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The music is too loud for my ears.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Fill in the blank: 'I finished my homework, __________ I can go outside to play.'

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so

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Fill in the blank: 'Timmy loves to play basketball, _______ he doesn't have a basketball.'

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but

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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', 'or', and 'so'.

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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. 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 does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'