1st period: Sentence Structure

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a single independent clause without any dependent clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence with multiple independent clauses and no dependent clauses.

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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.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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Example of a simple sentence.

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Lamount enjoys running to Starbucks.

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Example of a compound sentence.

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David wanted a camera, and he was determined to buy one.

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Example of a complex sentence.

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After Damien ran the marathon, his muscles locked.

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Example of a compound-complex sentence.

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After Damien ran the marathon, his muscles locked, and he was unable to walk for three days.

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Identify the type: 'I like coffee, but she prefers tea.'

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Compound sentence.

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

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Complex sentence.