Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses. 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 contains at least two 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 decided to go for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She loves to read, and he loves to write.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because it was late, we decided to leave.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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Simple sentence.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence. Example: 'Although she was tired.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'He went to the store.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.'

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Compound sentence.