Simple, Compound, Complex, 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 and 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. The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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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 sentence type: 'The Cowboys and the Packers played yesterday, and today both teams are ready to WIN!'

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Compound.

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Identify the sentence type: 'The young girl passed each test on the exam.'

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Simple.

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Identify the sentence type: 'Jacqueline remembers the day when she had her first golfing lesson.'

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Complex.

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Identify the sentence type: 'Professional singers meet new people and see new sights.'

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Simple.

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Identify the sentence type: 'I ate dinner before I washed my hands.'

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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. The most common coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.