Simple/Compound/Complex sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is one complete sentence with a subject and predicate.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is two complete sentences combined with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is one complete sentence combined with a dependent clause using a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBIS).

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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 complete sentence.

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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 complete sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When the flowers in the garden are in full bloom, we are happy.'

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Complex.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We must go to bed when the clock strikes midnight.'

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Complex.

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Identify the clause: 'Unless my dad comes home.'

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Dependent.

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So - coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.

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What does AAAWWUBIS stand for?

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AAAWWUBIS stands for Although, After, As, When, While, Until, Because, If, Since - subordinating conjunctions used to introduce dependent clauses.