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Type of sentence with a single independent clause?

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simple sentence

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Simple sentence definition:

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Consists of one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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Type of sentence with 2+ independent clauses?

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Compound sentence

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Compound sentence: two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions or semicolons.

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined together by coordinating conjunctions or semicolons.

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Type of sentence with one independent and at least one dependent clause?

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Complex sentence

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Complex sentence: contains an independent clause & at least one dependent clause.

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Type of sentence: 'I went to the store and bought some groceries.'

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Compound

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Type of sentence: 'She studied hard for the exam, but she still failed.'

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Compound

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Type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, they decided to go for a walk.'

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Complex

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Type of sentence: 'He is tall, dark, and handsome.'

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declarative