Grade 3 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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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Identify the following sentence type: 'My friends went to the store.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the following sentence type: 'We will make it out of colorful fabric, and it will be big enough for my bed.'

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Compound sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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

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Identify the following sentence type: 'Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire pizza during lunch.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the following sentence type: 'I wanted to go to the concert, but my parents wouldn't let me.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the following sentence type: 'Dogs make good pets, but cats also make good pets.'

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Compound sentence.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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Can a compound sentence be made up of simple sentences?

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Yes, a compound sentence can be formed by joining two or more simple sentences with coordinating conjunctions.