Simple, Compound, and Complex sentences

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Type of sentence with 1 independent clause?

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simple

Front

Sentence with 2 independent clauses:

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compound

Front

Correctly punctuated compound sentence:

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My Spanish teacher gave us a quiz, but we were not ready for it.

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Correctly punctuated compound sentence:

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My Spanish teacher gave us a quiz; we were not ready for it.

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Sentence with 1 independent & 1+ dependent clause:

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complex

Front

Dependent clause: When my sister and I got hungry.

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When my sister and I got hungry.

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Type of sentence: Although important to have fun, people should focus on goals.

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complex

Front

Type of sentence: Martha's goal for the school year is to get an A and make friends.

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simple

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Type of sentence: Each teacher wants students to do well, and each student can succeed!

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compound

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Type of sentence: Setting goals is important because they provide a map to success.

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complex