Identifying 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 that has 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 contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or) 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.

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Identify the conjunction in the following compound sentence: 'I worked all morning, and then I relaxed in the afternoon.'

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The conjunction is 'and'.

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How can you identify a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence can be identified by checking if it has only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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What is the role of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A coordinating conjunction connects two independent clauses, indicating a relationship between them.

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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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An example of a complex sentence is: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What punctuation is often used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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

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Can a simple sentence contain a compound subject?

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Yes, a simple sentence can have a compound subject, which means it has two or more subjects sharing the same verb.

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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.