Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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Simple sentence: one or more subjects, one or more verbs, one independent clause.

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one or more subjects, one or more verbs, one independent clause

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Phrase describing a compound sentence:

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two or more subjects, two or more verbs, two independent clauses

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Complex sentence: two or more subjects, two or more verbs, an independent & a dependent clause.

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two or more subjects, two or more verbs, an independent, a dependent clause

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When writing a paragraph, you can include:

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simple, compound, and complex sentences.

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Good employees arrive on time. Number of dependent clauses?

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zero

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Managers must listen if there's a problem. Number of independent clauses?

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One

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Employers shouldn't hire based on personal judgments or stereotypes. Clauses?

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two independent clauses

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Joanna and Kyle form opinions about others quickly. Type of sentence?

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Simple

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Opinions may be incorrect if based on personal preferences. Type of sentence?

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Complex

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Mark's poor impression led to Mr. Weston not hiring him. Type of sentence?

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Compound