Simple, Compound, and Complex 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: 'The dog barks.'

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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 play, but it was raining.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cat sleeps.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like apples, and she likes oranges.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because it was sunny, we went to the park.'

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Complex

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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 has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'When she runs.'

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What conjunctions are commonly used in compound sentences?

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Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the conjunction to separate the independent clauses.