Types of Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more 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 an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'All of the students in her second period talk too much.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'It was a rainy day.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I am worried that I won't be able to go trick-or-treating tonight with my friends.'

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Complex Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Professor Seltzer's intelligent students completed and turned in their homework.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I forgot to bring my umbrella and boots to school.'

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Simple Sentence

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A conjunction connects two independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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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.