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 that has a subject and a predicate. It expresses a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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"The popcorn comes in 4 different flavors like caramel, cheese, butter, and extra butter."

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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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"Delisa stayed home on Friday, and Harvey got her assignments from her teacher."

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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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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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"After you get home, I want you to clean your room."

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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 main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?

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A dependent clause provides additional information to the independent clause but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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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 to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and relies on an independent clause.