Sentence Structure

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Example of a simple sentence:

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The cat is black.

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Definition of a compound sentence?

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Two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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Example of a compound sentence:

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I ate dinner and then watched a movie.

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Definition of a complex sentence:

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Contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Example of a complex sentence: Although it was cold, she went outside.

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Example of a simple sentence:

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I like ice cream.

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Definition of a compound sentence?

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A sentence with 2+ independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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Example of a compound sentence:

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I studied for the test and got an A.

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Definition of a complex sentence:

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Contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Example of a complex sentence: Although it was late, she continued working.

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