Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences

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A simple sentence has one __________ clause.

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independent

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Simple sentence example:

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I can't help you with your homework.

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A compound sentence has two ___________ clauses.

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independent

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Compound sentence example:

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I saw Samuel yesterday but he didn't see me.

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A complex sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

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A complex sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

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Complex sentence example:

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Stay in the bath until the phone rings.

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Morgan and Riley's robot for an engineering competition.

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simple

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If they place first, they will win $500.

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complex

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Second place prize: $300; Third place prize: $100.

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compound

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When the clock strikes 10, we go to bed.

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complex