Simple, Compound Complex

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses. It contains a subject and a predicate.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

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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, which cannot stand alone.

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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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Identify the conjunctions used in compound sentences.

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Coordinating conjunctions such as for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so are used to connect independent clauses in compound sentences.

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?

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A dependent clause provides additional information but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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The dog barks.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

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Provide an example of a compound-complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk, and we took our umbrellas.