Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The artist painted a beautiful mural on the wall.'

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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 coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: 'My friend went on one of her political tirades, and everyone left the room.'

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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: 'Even though I studied, I was apprehensive about the test.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The vigilant reporter was always on the lookout for the next story.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My friend went on one of her political tirades, and everyone left the room.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Even though I studied, I was apprehensive about the test.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The park was deserted and desolate after the police showed up.'

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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 enjoys reading.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although she enjoys reading.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.