Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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A simple sentence is...

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one independent clause

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A compound sentence is...

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two independent clauses joined by a FANBOYS

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A complex sentence is...

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one independent and one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction

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A dependent clause is...

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a group of words that CANNOT stand as a complete sentence.

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Independent clause:

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A group of words that CAN stand as a complete sentence.

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FANBOYS are also known as...

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coordinating conjunctions

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Combine two independent clauses with...

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a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

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Lays' new chips are good!

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Simple sentence

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Lays' new chips are good, but I prefer Takis.

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Compound sentence

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Due to rain, I couldn't run outside.

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Complex sentence