Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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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 expresses a complete thought.

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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 as a complete thought.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I am not hungry because I ate a sandwich thirty minutes ago.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We're going to be late if we don't hurry!'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Regan was dreading the test, yet she just wanted to get it over with.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Since there is a 50% chance of rain, I'm going to bring an umbrella on our field trip.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I'm going to put orange or pink frosting on the cupcakes since those are Andrea's favorite colors.'

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Complex

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Examples include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.