Simple, complex, compound, compound complex

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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How many independent clauses are in a simple sentence?

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1 independent clause.

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How many independent clauses are in a complex sentence?

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1 independent clause.

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How many independent clauses are in a compound sentence?

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2 or more independent clauses.

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How many independent clauses are in a compound-complex sentence?

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2 or more independent clauses and at least 1 dependent clause.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence; it does not express a complete thought.