Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentence Practice

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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 dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of 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 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: 'I went to the store because I needed milk.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We have lost millions of engineering jobs to China, Japan, and Brazil.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'To Kill a Mockingbird is my favorite novel, but I also love The Great Gatsby.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When I arrived home after a four-week backpacking trip through Europe, I only wanted two things: a shower and a clean bed.'

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Complex

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. 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. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Because she loves to read...'