Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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A rodent's teeth never stop growing.

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simple

Front

Rodents gnaw on hard things to prevent long teeth.

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compound

Front

Capybara: largest rodent, grows up to 4 ft, weighs 100 lbs.

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complex

Front

In prehistoric times, capybaras lived in North America.

Back

simple

Front

Found only in Panama and South America.

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simple

Front

David Atchison was President of the U.S. for one day.

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complex

Front

President Polk's term ended on March 4, 1849; Zachary Taylor took office March 5.

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compound

Front

If no one else held the office, the president pro tempore of the Senate became the president.

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complex

Front

If the president and vice-president can't perform their duties, the Speaker of the House takes over.

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complex

Front

John Hanson was the first and only president of the Congress of the Confederation, serving one year.

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compound