Compound, Complex, & Compound-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 consists of two or more 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 consists of 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 type of sentence: 'I enjoy playing basketball, but I also like to play golf when I have spare time.'

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Compound-complex.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'That was such a good game!'

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Simple.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball.'

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Simple.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I had to go to get my prize because I heard my name called on morning announcements.'

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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 and cannot stand alone.