Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one subject and one predicate. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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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: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'I went to the store.'

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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The subject is 'The cat.'

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Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'The dog chased the ball.'

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The predicate is 'chased the ball.'

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What conjunction is commonly used in compound sentences?

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

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses. Example: 'I like apples and oranges.'

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What type of sentence is this: 'She loves to read, and he loves to write.'

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This is a compound sentence.