What is a simple sentence?
Simple and Compound sentences

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'
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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. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'
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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted ice cream, but I was too full.'
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The conjunction is 'but.'
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How can you tell if a sentence is compound?
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A sentence is compound if it has two or more independent clauses connected by a conjunction.
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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 runs fast.'
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What is a dependent clause?
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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It needs an independent clause to make sense. Example: 'Because it was raining.'
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Combine these two simple sentences into a compound sentence: 'I like pizza. I like pasta.'
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I like pizza, and I like pasta.
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