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 dog barks.'

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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: '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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Identify the type of sentence: 'Liam and Foster play tennis, but David plays soccer.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Eve baked a cake, so Lorena made cupcakes.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Ms. Jordan couldn't find her keys although she looked everywhere.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Anders, Adam, and Charlie all went to the mall.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Can we go to the movies tonight?'

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Simple

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', 'so'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although it was late'.