compound sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has only one independent clause.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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Identify the type: 'The cat is sleeping.'

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Simple

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Identify the type: 'I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.'

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Compound

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Fill in the blank: 'I like apples, __________ I do not like oranges.'

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but

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Fill in the blank: 'She loves to read, __________ she also enjoys writing.'

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and

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What does 'independent clause' mean?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify the type: 'The dog barked.'

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Simple

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Identify the type: 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk.'

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Compound