Simple, 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 contains a subject and a predicate.

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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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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.'

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compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She enjoys reading.'

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simple

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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.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction, or a semicolon can be used to separate the independent clauses.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She likes to swim and run.'

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