Simple,Compound, and Complex sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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Example of a simple sentence:

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The cat sat on the mat.

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

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

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Example of a compound sentence:

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I enjoy playing tennis and swimming.

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

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A complex sentence has an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Example of a complex sentence:

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Although it was cold, she didn't wear a jacket.

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Difference between simple and compound sentences?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause; a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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Identify the compound sentence: a) He ran fast. b) I like pizza. c) She studied hard for the exam, so she got an A.

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c) She studied hard for the exam, so she got an A.

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Difference between compound and complex sentences?

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Presence of dependent clauses in a complex sentence.

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Complex sentence example: Although it was late, he stayed up to finish his homework.

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