Simple/Compound Sentences

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Can an independent clause stand alone by itself and express a complete thought?

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True

Front

Does a simple sentence contain 1 independent clause?

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True

Front

A compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses that are joined together by a comma and a FANBOYS or a semi-colon ;

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True

Front

What type of sentence is the following?
John runs in the park, but Jim likes to skate.

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Compound sentence

Front

What type of sentence is the following?
On Saturday, we ate French toast.
Options: Simple sentence, Compound sentence

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Simple sentence

Front

What type of sentence is the following?
Who ate the last donut on the counter?

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Simple sentence

Front

What type of sentence is the following?
I can't come over, for it's after bedtime.

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Compound sentence

Front

What type of sentence is the following?
The team scored three touchdowns, punted twice, and rushed for a thousand yards.

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Simple sentence

Front

What type of sentence is the following?
We try to do our best in everything we do.

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Simple sentence

Front

What type of sentence is the following?
The wind howled, yet the windows did not shake.

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Compound sentence