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 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, which cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The popcorn comes in 4 different flavors like caramel, cheese, butter, and extra butter.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Most people enjoy the dinner menu at their house for Thanksgiving Day; they also enjoy the dinner menu for The Fourth of July too!'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After you get home, I want you to clean your room.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Unless you move your car, the parade will be delayed!'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The people in back will not be able to see the presentation if you do not re-arrange the chairs differently.'

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Complex 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. The seven coordinating conjunctions are 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 as a sentence.