Simple, Compound, Complex

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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, expressing a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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"The cat sleeps."

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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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Provide 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 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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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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"Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike."

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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.

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What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect two independent clauses, allowing for the combination of related ideas.

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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 clauses.