Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

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What are the coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences?

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The coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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Identify the following sentence type: 'The camel is a large animal.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the following sentence type: 'The camel is a large animal, and it can survive in the desert.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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Example: 'The sun rises in the east.'

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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

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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 and expresses a complete thought.

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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.