simple compound and complex sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is one independent clause.

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What does a complex sentence consist of?

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A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one dependent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Shaun White's snowboard is right in front of him.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cat escaped the loving pet-owner.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because many brave soldiers fought in the war, they received medals.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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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.

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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 and depends on an independent clause.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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What are FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.