simple and compound sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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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 enjoys reading.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Because it was raining.'

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example: 'When we went to the store.'

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The dog barked and the cat meowed.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

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Simple sentence.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses. Example: 'I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.'