Simple or Compound Sentence?

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses. It expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

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Identify the following sentence type: 'Hugo can make a peanut butter sandwich or chicken salad.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the following sentence type: 'Julio baked a cake for his brother's birthday.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the following sentence type: 'There was an accident on the runway, so no planes were able to land or take off.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the following sentence type: 'Mexican food is delicious, but Italian cuisine is my all-time favorite.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the following sentence type: 'Kylie vowed to score a goal today, and she won't let anything get in her way.'

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Compound sentence.

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

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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. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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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. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.