simple and compound sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains a subject and a verb, and expresses a complete thought. It has no dependent clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

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Identify the following sentence type: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the following sentence type: 'She likes coffee, but he prefers tea.'

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Compound Sentence

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or words of equal importance. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have multiple independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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Identify the following sentence type: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Complex Sentence (not a compound or simple sentence).

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What punctuation is commonly used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is commonly used before the coordinating conjunction, or a semicolon can be used to separate the clauses.

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Identify the following sentence type: 'I wanted to go for a run, but it started to rain.'

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Compound Sentence

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.