Sentence structures

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause that contains a subject and a predicate. It 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 thought.

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Identify the structure: 'Although I was the treasurer last year, I am the student government president this year.'

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This is a complex sentence because it contains an independent clause and a dependent clause.

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Identify the structure: 'Nicole likes popular songs, but I prefer classical music.'

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This is a compound sentence because it contains two independent clauses joined by the conjunction 'but'.

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Identify the structure: 'Hank felt angry.'

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This is a simple sentence because it contains only one independent clause.

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Identify the structure: 'Mom and Dad will take us to a movie when we finish our homework.'

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This is a complex sentence because it contains an independent clause and a dependent clause.

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Identify the structure: 'After the game was over, we ordered a pizza.'

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This is a complex sentence because it contains an independent clause and a dependent clause.

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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.

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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.