simple compound and 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.

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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 coordinating conjunctions.

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What are the coordinating conjunctions represented by the acronym FANBOYS?

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the function of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences?

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Subordinating conjunctions connect dependent clauses to independent clauses.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the role of punctuation in compound sentences?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses.